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• NASCAR Truck Series championship down to two with two to go

  24-10-2026 04:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe Truck Series championship is as it always was following the triultimate race of the season at Talladega Superspeedway.Neither Kaden Honeycutt nor Layne Riggs won but raced around each other all race, scoring nearly identical stage points, and the deficit is 43 with just Martinsville and Homestead-Miami left.Technically, Ty Majeski, Chandler Smith and Christian Eckes are mathematically eligible but these scenarios require the two most dominant teams of the 2026 season to score
  
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• Watch NASCAR Talladega Truck Race’s Wild Finish Video: Late Crashes Spark Chaos

  24-10-2026 04:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Tyler Ankrum, driver of the #18 LiUNA! Chevrolet, Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Toyota, and Ty Majeski, driver of the #98 Road Ranger Ford, spin after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Love's RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyA wild, wreck-filled Love’s RV Stop 225 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race was nearly over wh
  
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• Sammy Smith Wins Wild Talladega Truck Series Race in Dramatic Finish

  24-10-2026 04:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Mark J. RebilasSammy Smith delivered a memorable performance at Talladega Superspeedway on Friday, capturing his first career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory after a thrilling finish in the Love’s RV Stop 225.Driving the No. 7 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports, Smith made a decisive move on the final lap of overtime to secure the victory in one of the most dramatic finishes of the season. The win was especially significant because it came just hours after Smith announced he would
  
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• Massive NASCAR Talladega Truck Crash Caught on Video: Watch What Happened

  24-10-2026 02:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 23: A general view of racingA massive crash brings the NASCAR Truck Series race at Talladega to a halt. Here's what happened, why the race stopped and what viewers saw live. GettyCleetus McFarland and Tony Stewart saw their Talladega Truck Series days end on Lap 17, when a multi-truck wreck ended Stage 1 early, and the whole things was caught on video.The wreck knocked two of the field’s most recognizable drivers out of the Love’s RV Stop 225 and reshuffled the o
  
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• Sammy Smith captures first Truck Series victory as Honeycutt inches closer to championship

  24-10-2026 02:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR Wire ServiceOnly a few hours after announcing he’ll be competing full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series next year, Sammy Smith went out and delivered a strong message to the competition – leading the final lap of overtime to claim the win in Friday afternoon’s Love’s RV Stop 225 on the famed Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway high banks.Race Results: Love’s RV Stop 225 at TalladegaSmith’s No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet crossed the finish line a mere .091-second ahead of
  
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• Christian Horner admits he may never return to F1 after Red Bull exit

  24-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoChristian Horner has explained that he is in no hurry to return to Formula 1 and that he could live with never working in the paddock again.Horner was sacked as Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal in July 2025, ending 20 years in charge. Speaking to CBS News anchor Errol Barnett at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York on Wednesday, he said any comeback would have to be a serious project.Autosport Business Exchange returned to New York City for its second edition, bring
  
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• Kevin Harvick Reacts To Christopher Bell’s Admission About Kyle Larson

  24-10-2026 00:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Harvick says Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson are both right about not being friends. The two drivers are first and second in the NASCAR Chase standings. Harvick reacted on his Happy Hour podcast.Bell and Larson were asked about their relationship during a joint media session at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday.“I think it’s fair to say that we’re different people, and we hang out with different people, and we’re not friends, but we’re acquaintances, and we’ve raced each other hard,
  
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• Sammy Smith earns first NASCAR Truck win in wild Talladega finish

  24-10-2026 00:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoSammy Smith pushed Ty Majeski by Kaden Honeycutt, and then swept by to claim victory in Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. Driving the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, it is Smith's first Truck win in his 11th career start. He also has three victories in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series. Next year, he will become a full-time driver in Trucks with TRICON Garage."Yeah, just a great team, honestly," said Smith. "Brian Pattie (crew chief) and the whole No. 7 Spire crew. Michae
  
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• NASCAR points standings: Truck Series points update after Talladega race

  24-10-2026 00:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kaden Honeycutt avoided the carnage and added a few points to his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points lead after the Love's RV Stop 225 on Oct. 23 at Talladega.Honeycutt finished fifth, while Layne Riggs ended up eighth.Honeycutt's lead is 43 points over Riggs with two races to go.Here's the updated NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points standings:TRUCK RESULTS:Who won NASCAR Truck Series Talladega race? Winner is Sammy Smith, plus full resultsNASCAR points standings, Craftsman Truck Series point
  
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• Race Results: 2026 NASCAR Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega

  24-10-2026 00:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sammy Smith came out on top in a wild late-race battle for the win in Friday afternoon’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway. The driver of the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado ranked third in line coming off of Turn 4 on the final lap, but received a great shove from behind from Tyler Ankrum to pass Ty Majeski and Kaden Honeycutt to take the win.Ankrum would be credited with a runner-up finish, while Austin Green would come home in third.Ma
  
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• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race Results, Winner From Talladega Superspeedway

  24-10-2026 00:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway featured a major crash, multiple tire issues, and a significant shake-up in the championship battle. But none of it stopped Sammy Smith from winning the race today. Giovanni Ruggiero won Stage 1 before a pit-road speeding penalty complicated his race, while Tanner Gray claimed Stage 2 for his second career stage win. NASCAR Truck Series Full Results From Talladega SuperspeedwayPositionDriver1Sammy Smith2Tyler An
  
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• Who won NASCAR Truck Series Talladega race? Winner is Sammy Smith, plus full results

  24-10-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sammy Smith made a final-turn move to win the Love's RV Stop 225 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Oct. 23 at Talladega.Smith made a run off the fourth turn to pass Kaden Honeycutt for the lead and held off Ty Ankrum and a couple others for the win.TRICON Garage announced earlier in the day the addition of Smith and Dawson Sutton to its 2027 roster of full-time drivers for next year.Here are the full results for Friday's Truck Series race at Talladega:TALLADEGA WEEKEND SCHEDULE:NASCAR Tallad
  
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• NASCAR Truck Standings Right Now: Truck Series The Chase Points Leaders with 2 Races Left

  24-10-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectFrida night’s Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway marked the final stretch of The Chase in the Craftsman Truck Series. After the NASCAR race today, there are only two races remaining to determine the 2026 Truck Series champion.Let’s take a look at the NASCAR Truck standings right now after Talladega, focusing on The Chase points leaders in the Craftsman Truck Series. With two races left, the Truck Series champion will almost certainly either be Kad
  
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• Denny Hamlin Calls For NASCAR To Shorten Season

  24-10-2026 00:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin says this year’s Chase has worn him down mentally. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver also thinks NASCAR would benefit from a shorter season.Hamlin made the comments Thursday on Rubbin’ Is Racing. His latest setback came Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. Hamlin pitted with a shredded tire and was caught speeding on pit road, which left him a lap down. A blown tire later dropped him to 28th.He still gained 18 points on leader Kyle Larson, who also had a tire failure. Hamlin is fourth in the st
  
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• Tony Stewart collected in another early crash during NASCAR truck race at Talladega Superspeedway

  24-10-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Tony Stewart can’t seem to catch a break in his returns to NASCAR.The three-time Cup Series champion got caught in a pileup on the 17th lap of the Craftsman Truck Series race Friday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway.After qualifying 29th, Stewart advanced 11 spots in the first 15 laps before his charge abruptly ended.Stewart Friesen lost control of his No. 52 Toyota in traffic, triggering the nine-truck crash on the backstretch. Friesen made a hard right up the bank
  
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• NASCAR Drivers Hit With Pre-Race Penalties Ahead of Talladega Superspeedway

  23-10-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 17: Giovanni Ruggiero, driver of the #17 First Auto Group Toyota, leads the field to start the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Love's RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 17, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series teams faced a difficult start to the Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway after six trucks failed pre-race inspection twice on Friday.The affected entries were the Nos. 38, 1
  
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• Tony Stewart: violent Talladega Truck wreck "knocked the wind out of me"

  23-10-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoUnfortunately, Tony Stewart's Talladega NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series did not go well, ending in a bad wreck after just 17 laps of racing.The 55-year-old NASCAR legend was running on the outside of a three-wide battle in 18th, nearing the end of Stage 1. In front of him, Stewart Friesen slowed with a cut tire and got turned around in the ensuing stack-up.Friesen spun down the track, clipping Kris Wright and sending both up into the wall hard. Wright collided with Corey LaJoie on
  
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• NASCAR Veterans Miss Out on Talladega Superspeedway Race After Qualifying Setback

  23-10-2026 23:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Norm Benning, driver of the #6 MDIA Inc Chevrolet, and Jack Wood, driver of the #91 Adaptive One Calipers Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on July 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series veterans Norm Benning and Bryan Dauzat failed to qualify for the Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway, according to the sup
  
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• Cleetus McFarland “pissed” after early Talladega NASCAR Truck crash

  23-10-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoYouTuber-turned-racer Cleetus McFarland (real name: Garrett Mitchell) till hasn’t finished the opening stage of a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race after his first two starts.At his Daytona debut in February, he lost control at the exit of Turn 4 and slammed the wall just six laps into the race. He took a more cautious approach to his second start at Talladega, but it still wasn't enough.Cleetus was riding in 27th behind the main pack when a pileup broke out in front of him, c
  
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• Why Phoenix Worried Kevin Harvick About Team Penske

  23-10-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Harvick says pit road is the one thing that makes him nervous about Team Penske’s NASCAR title chances. Its top two title contenders, Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano, both lost track position on slow stops at Phoenix. Harvick shared his view on his Happy Hour podcast. “I really thought Logano was in a position to win the race. And they had a bad pit stop,” Harvick said.“The one thing that makes me nervous is, I mean, I know that Ryan Blaney’s team was technically top whatever pit cre
  
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• “I Need to Just Sell the Dream": Denny Hamlin Comes Clean on Ruthless Poaching Playbook Driving 23XI's Success

  23-10-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin knows that the worst thing he can do when he spots a future star is tell the rest of NASCAR who he wants. One comment can turn an unknown prospect into a name every team starts watching. By then, the race to sign that driver has already begun. For 23XI Racing, a team still building its place among NASCAR’s established organizations, getting there first can make all the difference.Hamlin has now explained why he keeps certain names to himself, how he got ahea
  
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• NASCAR Asks Teams to Bring 4-Inch Spoiler as Backup for Talladega

  23-10-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Mark J. RebilasNASCAR is preparing for a potential last minute adjustment ahead of Sunday’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, asking Cup Series teams to bring a 4-inch rear spoiler in case an issue develops with the new aerodynamic package.The request does not mean NASCAR plans to abandon its original setup. According to FOX Sports reporter Bob Pockrass, the series does not expect to make any changes but wants teams to have another option available if problems arise with the
  
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• NASCAR purse for Truck Series race at Talladega in 2026 Chase

  23-10-2026 22:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is gearing up for the 36th race weekend of the 2026 season at Talladega Superspeedway, and the Truck Series is bound to put on a show. In 2025, Gio Ruggiero beat Corey Heim for his first win of the year. Now, the sport will head to New Hampshire with a substantial amount of money on the line.The purse for the Truck Series race at Talladega will be $789,700 on Friday afternoon. NASCAR doesn't release the earnings for the winning driver anymore, meaning it's impossible to tell how much of t
  
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• Chase Elliott And Kyle Larson Withdraw From Most Popular Driver Vote

  23-10-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Kristin EnzorNASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award is taking on a different meaning in 2026, as drivers across the sport are rallying around the late Kyle Busch. Chase Elliott has officially withdrawn from consideration, while Kyle Larson has joined the effort to encourage fans to recognize Busch’s legacy.Elliott’s decision is particularly significant because the Hendrick Motorsports driver has won the award every year since 2018. His withdrawal ends an eight year winning streak and
  
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• NASCAR Team Drops Bombshell Truck Series News Just Hours Before Talladega Race

  23-10-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR team Rackley WAR announces a bombshell development inthe Craftsman Truck Series just hours before Talladega. GettyRackley WAR will end its NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series program after Friday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway, announcing the decision with two races remaining after Friday’s outing at Talladega.Co-owners Willie Allen and Curtis Sutton announced the move hours before the green flag without citing finances, sponsorship or results, which leaves why the team is stopping now a
  
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• NASCAR entry list for Truck Series race at Talladega in 2026 Chase

  23-10-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Truck Series is ready to take on the 2026 Love's RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 YellaWood 500, O'Reilly Series, and Truck Series entry list for Talladega on Monday afternoon. This is Talladega's final date on the NASCAR schedule, and the first superspeedway track since Daytona. There are only three races left in 2026.There will be 38 entries for the 2026 Love's RV Stop 225 on Friday afternoon, meaning two driver
  
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• Tony Stewart Returns to NASCAR for Talladega Truck Series Race

  23-10-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Mark J. RebilasTony Stewart is back behind the wheel of a NASCAR truck, giving racing fans another opportunity to watch one of the sport’s biggest legends compete on the track. Stewart is scheduled to compete in Friday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, marking his second NASCAR start of the 2026 season.The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion will drive the No. 25 Ram 1500 for Kaulig Racing as part of Ram’s Free Agent Driver Program. The appearance
  
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• How to watch NASCAR live at Talladega in 2026 Chase, schedule

  23-10-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is ready for the upcoming action at Talladega Superspeedway, marking the 36th official race weekend of the 2026 season. In 2025, Chase Briscoe beat Todd Gilliland for his third victory of the season. All three NASCAR levels will be on-track at Talladega. You don't want to miss the action!Below, you can find more details about the on-track action at Talladega this weekend!NASCAR live today: Talladega SuperspeedwayHere are the upcoming practice, qualifying, and race times for the current ra
  
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• Carson Hocevar Refuses to Walk Chase Elliott’s Path with Heartfelt 7-Word Kyle Busch Claim

  23-10-2026 21:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA – JULY 12: Carson Hocevar 77 Spire Motorsports Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet waves to the crowd during driver introductions prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Quaker State 400 on July 12, 2026 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, GA. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 12 NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon26071212292400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireFor the first time since 1990, NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award will go to so
  
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• How to Watch NASCAR Race Today at Talladega Superspeedway: TV Coverage and Streaming

  23-10-2026 20:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 17: Corey Heim, driver of the #11 Safelite Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Love's RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 17, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR returns to Talladega Superspeedway on Friday, October 23, as the Craftsman Truck Series opens a busy Chase weekend in Alabama. FS1 will broadcast Friday’s Love’s RV Stop 225, with the NASCAR Truck Series race scheduled to
  
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• Sammy Smith wins chaotic Truck Series race at Talladega in overtime

  23-10-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sammy Smith won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Friday evening in a hectic NASCAR Overtime exchange.The victory marks Smith’s first career win in the series and comes hours after he announced he will race full time for Tricon Garage in 2027. Tyler Ankrum finished second, marking the highest finish for a driver inside The Chase presented by Mobil 1 in Friday’s race. Austin Green, Ty Majeski and series points leader Kaden Honeycutt completed the top five. L
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series: How to watch the YellaWood 500 at Talladega, TV channel, streaming info, race schedule and more

  23-10-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We're nearing the end of the NASCAR Cup Series 2026 season, and the competition couldn't be tighter. Though Kyle Larson currently leads in the standings, there are just 56 points separating the top seven drivers, with three races to go. This weekend, they'll all line up at Talladega Superspeedway for the YellaWood 500, which will pose plenty of challenges for the drivers. The race will air on NBC this Sunday at 2 p.m. ET, while the lone qualifying race will air on truTV and HBO Max on Saturday.B
  
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• “That Was Pathetic”: RCR’s YouTube Sensation Drops Raw Truth on Daytona Wreck With Humble Approval Admission

  23-10-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireCleetus McFarland built his name on YouTube with wild automotive stunts, high-powered machines, and an infectious love for motorsports. But his ambitions stretch beyond entertaining millions online. McFarland’s passion for racing has pushed him to trade YouTube stunts for real competition, taking on the challenge of proving himself in NASCAR’s national series.His NASCAR journey has included learning the ropes from Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Talladega and suffering a painful
  
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• Official Starting Lineup: NASCAR Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega

  23-10-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ty Majeski will start the race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway on a high note. The driver of the No. 88 ThorSport Racing Ford F-150 claimed the pole position for Friday afternoon’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225.Majeski’s 14th career pole position came thanks to a 53.983-second (177.389 mph) lap around the 2.66-mile superspeedway in Alabama.Sammy Smith came up just shy of the pole by a margin of 0.066 seconds.Kaden Honeycutt, Gio Ruggiero, and Cole Butcher rounded out
  
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• NASCAR Truck Series Starting Lineup, Qualifying Results for Talladega Superspeedway

  23-10-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kaden Honeycutt strengthened his position in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship battle with a victory at Phoenix Raceway last week. However, the fight for the title is far from over. The Tricon Garage driver secured his fourth win of the season, while Christian Eckes finished second and Layne Riggs came home third.Honeycutt entered the Talladega weekend leading the championship battle, with Riggs among the drivers looking to close the gap. With the series approaching the final races
  
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• NASCAR Truck Series Talladega lineup, TV schedule for Friday's race

  23-10-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ty Majeski is on the pole for the Love's RV Stop 225 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Oct. 23 at Talladega.Majeski's lap of 53.983 seconds in the second round of qualifying was 0.066 seconds faster than Sammy Smith's effort in qualifying.Tony Stewart is back in the Kaulig free agent truck, and he will start 29th in his first start since Daytona.Cleetus McFarland will start 24th in his first Truck Series start since June at MichiganNorm Benning and Bryan Dauzat failed to qualify for the 36-t
  
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• “There Is No Face”: Denny Hamlin Lifts Lid on NASCAR’s Costly Blind Spot in Heated Visibility Battle

  23-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireNASCAR can deliver three hours of racing, dramatic last-lap finishes and rivalries that spill beyond the track. However, for someone discovering the sport for the first time, there is a problem: the cars are easy to recognize, but the people driving them can remain strangers.Denny Hamlin feels that this gap is costing NASCAR an opportunity to turn casual viewers into committed fans.The three-time Daytona 500 winner recently discussed NASCAR’s visibility challenge with Fr
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Drops Out of Most Popular Driver Vote in Honor of Kyle Busch

  23-10-2026 19:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 14: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 LLumar Throwback Chevrolet, (L) and Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet, attend NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers introduction prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 14, 2023 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) GettyChase Elliott has withdrawn from consideration for the 2026 NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award in honor of Kyle Busch, who died in May and remai
  
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• NASCAR's Small Teams Face Closure as Rackley WAR Announces Exit

  23-10-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rackley WAR has announced it will shut down its NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series program after Friday night’s race at Talladega Superspeedway, bringing an end to its six-season run in the series.The team revealed the news in a joint statement from co-owners Curtis Sutton and Willie Allen on Friday, just an hour before qualifying for the Love’s RV Stop 225. The announcement comes as the organization prepares for its final Truck Series race, with Dawson Sutton driving its No. 26 Chevrolet.“Afte
  
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• Tony Stewart, Cleetus McFarland involved in Stage 1 crash at Talladega

  23-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tony Stewart and Cleetus McFarland were among eight drivers involved in a major Stage 1 crash in Friday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega (live on FS1, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).At Lap 17, Stewart Friesen wiggled in Turns 1 and 2, receiving contact from behind from Andrés Pérez and veering left into Kris Wright, who shot across the track and hard into the outside wall. Stewart, a three-time Cup Series champion who made his second start of the season,
  
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• NASCAR Talladega Betting Odds: Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano Lead Favorites for YellaWood 500

  23-10-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series championship battle is tightening, but oddsmakers aren’t putting the points leader at the top of the board for Sunday’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.Instead, two Team Penske drivers are getting the most attention.Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano enter the weekend as co-favorites at +950, followed by teammate Austin Cindric at +1100, according to one published set of betting odds.It’s a fitting lineup for a track where drafting partners, split-second decisions a
  
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• Chase Elliott Breaks 35-YO Earnhardt-Elliott Family Streak to Honor Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Legacy

  23-10-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  July 25, 2026, Speedway, Indianapolis, USA: CHASE ELLIOTT, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, looks on during qualifying for the Brickyard 400 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. NASCAR, Motorsport, USA 2026: Brickyard 400 Qualifying PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY – ZUMAw173 20260725_zsp_w173_086 Copyright: xLukexWelshx ©IMAGO/ZUMA PressFor 35 years, the NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award has carried a special connection to the Elliott and Earnhardt families. It began
  
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• Max Papis announces departure as IndyCar chief steward

  23-10-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoMax Papis has confirmed that the 2026 IndyCar season was his final year as chief steward.The 57-year-old Italian announced his departure via social media, ending an 11-year stint in IndyCar race control. Papis transitioned into officiating following a racing career that included seven Formula 1 starts in 1995, three victories over an 11-year career in IndyCar, and multiple starts across NASCAR's national series in the latter stages of his racing career.Papis' announcement comes
  
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• NASCAR: Major Shake-Up at Trackhouse Racing Leaves Connor Zilisch Facing New Pressure Ahead of Talladega

  23-10-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 09: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Superfile Chevrolet, (L) and Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Red Bull Chevrolet, talk on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 09, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyConnor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen will have new spotters as Trackhouse Racing reshuffles its lineup ahead of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series rac
  
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• Chase Elliott Makes Major NASCAR Decision to Honor Kyle Busch

  23-10-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chase Elliott has spent the past eight years as NASCAR’s undisputed fan favorite. Now, the Hendrick Motorsports driver is stepping aside in hopes that another name will be called when the sport hands out its Most Popular Driver Award.And the driver he wants to see recognized is the late Kyle Busch.On Friday, Oct. 23, the National Motorsports Press Association and NASCAR announced that Elliott had voluntarily withdrawn from consideration for the 2026 award. The decision comes as voting official
  
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• How to watch 2026 NASCAR Chase race at Talladega: TV info, schedule, entry list, Cup points standings

  23-10-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series schedule will continue Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway with the return of the Chase to NBC for the first time in 20 years.Talladega will begin a stretch of the final three NASCAR Cup Series races this season airing on NBC, which also will have the broadcasts at Martinsville Speedway (Nov. 1) and Homestead-Miami Speedway (Nov. 8). The Chase, which replaced the elimination playoffs this year, is in its second edition after a 2004-13 run that included races on NBC through 20
  
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• Rackley W.A.R. to immediately shut down NASCAR Truck Series team

  23-10-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoRackley W.A.R., which competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, will shut down after Friday's race at Talladega Superspeedway.The team has been operational in the Truck Series since 2021, winning once with Matt DiBenedetto at Talladega in 2022. This year, they compete full-time with the No. 26 of Dawson Sutton. They also entered the No. 27 on a part-time basis with drivers Toni Breidinger and Kasey Kleyn.Matt DiBenedetto winsMatt DiBenedetto wins"After six seasons
  
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• Chase Elliott opts out of NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award consideration for Kyle Busch

  23-10-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Perennial winner Chase Elliott has opted to remove his name from consideration for NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award out of respect for the late Kyle Busch.The National Motorsports Press Association announced the start of voting and Elliott’s choice not to be considered.Busch died in May after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications. His death stunned the NASCAR community and beyond.Elliott has won the award eve
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Star Opens Up About Chase Pressure and Demands a Shorter Season

  23-10-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 17: NASCAR Cup Series driver, Denny Hamlin speaks to the media during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship whip leaders press conference prior to practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 17, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR driver Denny Hamlin has called for a shorter Cup Series season while speaking openly about the mental strain of competing in the Chase.The Joe Gib
  
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• Chase Elliott withdraws his name from NASCAR Most Popular Driver voting

  23-10-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR Most Popular Driver Voting is now open, and Chase Elliott has opted out of the voting for 2026.Elliott is among those pushing for the late Kyle Busch to win the award. Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion with a record 234 wins across all three national divisions, died suddenly at the age of 41 this past May. Just days after his final victory in a Truck Series race at Dover, Busch died as a result of pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. He left behind his wife
  
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