A billboard near the exit from Interstate...

A billboard near the exit from Interstate 20 onto Talladega Boulevard proclaims: “Davey Allison, a great driver--1961-1993.”

Many of the cars lined up to enter the sprawling racing plant that Allison, who lived about 50 miles away in Hueytown, called his home track, carry decals of Allison’s No. 28 or his name.

In the parking areas outside the 2.66-mile track, and in the infield, hand-lettered placards carry messages of sympathy for Bobby and Judy Allison, Davey’s grieving parents, or simple slogans, such as “Davey Allison fans” or “We love you Davey.”

Miscellany

A 20-year-old with both legs amputated at the knee stroked into the record books Friday when he became the youngest male and first disabled swimmer to cross Lake Ontario. Carlos Costa, who had his legs amputated at age 2 1/2 because of a birth deformity, completed the swim in 32 1/2 hours.

Arizona State’s Stevin Smith scored 18 points and the United States beat South Korea, 94-80, in the Under-22 World Basketball Championships at Burgos, Spain.

Argentina trounced Israel, 82-58, to join the United States as a group leader after three days of play.