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On April 17, 2011, Jimmie Johnson edged out Clint Bowyer by just .002 seconds to win the Aaron's 499 at Talladega. Propelled by a push from teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr., Johnson’s six-inch margin of victory tied the NASCAR record for the closest finish in the electronic timing era. The chaotic race saw 88 lead changes among 26 drivers, with the top eight cars finishing within three car lengths of each other.

On This Day In Sports History

On April 16, 1898, a second-inning fire destroyed most of St. Louis's Robinson Field during a game between the Perfectos (Cardinals) and Orphans (Cubs). The blaze sparked a panic among 6,000 fans, resulting in one death and over 100 injuries as the wooden stands were leveled within 30 minutes. Remarkably, reconstruction began immediately, and a game was played on the field the very next day.​