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• Talladega vs Daytona: Comparing and Contrasting The Two Superspeedways

  22-10-2026 23:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Daytona International Speedway and the Talladega Superspeedway are two of NASCAR’s most iconic tracks. Both have similar styles with the bumper-to-bumper pack racing, high speeds, and huge crashes.Yet, the two tracks are also different in many ways. Here, we will compare and contrast the Daytona International Speedway and the Talladega Superspeedway.Comparing, Contrasting Daytona and TalladegaThe Daytona International Speedway is home of NASCAR’s most prestigious race, the Daytona 500. N
  
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• NASCAR: What Makes Talladega So Dangerous

  22-10-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Talladega Superspeedway is one of NASCAR’s most thrilling racetracks. Between the bumper-to-bumper pack racing, the high speeds, and the constant threat of “The Big One,” races at the 2.66-mile track keeps fans on the edges of their seats.As exciting as Talladega races are, there is an element of danger that comes with it. Here, we will look at why NASCAR races at Talladega are dangerous.Talladega Pack Racing Often Leads to ChaosThe pack racing at Talladega can be a thrill to watch. Ca
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Preview: Championship Battle Heats Up at Talladega

  22-10-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Jim DedmonThe NASCAR Cup Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday for the YellaWood 500, a critical race as the championship Chase enters its final three events. With the title fight tightening, drivers cannot afford a poor finish, and Talladega’s unpredictable nature could dramatically reshape the standings.The 188 lap race is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on NBC, with drivers preparing for another intense afternoon of superspeedway racing.Kyle Larson Looks to Protect His Champio
  
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• How to watch NASCAR at Talladega II: Weekend schedule, start time, entry list, TV

  22-10-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR returns to Talladega Superspeedway with just three races left in the 2026 season. All three national divisions will be racing this weekend at the iconic track.Carson Hocevar is the most recent Cup winner at Talladega, while Chase Briscoe won this race last year.Kyle Larson suffered a DNF at Phoenix, and there are now just 56 points covering the top seven drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series standings. Christopher Bell is Larson's closest challenger, just five points behind.In
  
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• NASCAR: Bubba Wallace’s Crew Chief Opens Up After Late Phoenix Penalty

  22-10-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 18: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 OUTLAW LIGHT Toyota, reacts after the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 18, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace lost a chance at a strong finish at Phoenix Raceway after a pit-road speeding penalty ruined his late-race run. The 23XI Racing driver led 52 laps in the Freeway Insurance 500 but finished 17th after the costly mistake.Crew chief Charles De
  
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• Peterson Racing addresses online abuse after parting ways with Austin Green

  22-10-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThis week, the Peterson Racing NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts team called out online abuse after parting ways with driver Austin Green.Green helped build the single-car team up and was supposed to compete full-time in 2026. Unfortunately, he was sidelined for a handful of races mid-season to share the ride with Nick Sanchez.Now, the team and driver have officially parted ways. After the news, Peterson Racing released the following statement, addressing far more than just Green's depa
  
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• Bubba Wallace’s COVID-19 Vaccine Car Stirs Reactions Ahead of Talladega

  22-10-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Hardee's Toyota, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace is heading to Talladega Superspeedway with a paint scheme that’s already getting NASCAR fans talking, and the conversation has little to do with racing.The 23XI Racing driver’s No. 2
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Chase Stats Leaders After 7 Chase Races in 2026

  22-10-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonathan Fjeld/RoundtableNo surprise, Kyle Larson leads in basically every statistic through seven Chase races in the NASCAR Cup Series but his competitors are nipping at his heels:Wins: Kyle Larson, Chase Briscoe (Two wins each)Joey Logano, Christopher Bell and Tyler Reddick each have one win in the Chase. Denny Hamlin, the No. 1 seed, and Ryan Blaney have yet to win in the Chase.Top-Five Finishes: Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney (Five top-fives each)Christopher Bell has the third-most top-fives (four
  
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• Jim Beam reveals sales impact of Cadillac F1 partnership

  22-10-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoJim Beam says its partnership with the Cadillac Formula 1 team has already led to a rise in sales.The Kentucky bourbon brand, owned by Suntory Global Spirits, is a founding partner of Cadillac F1, which joined the grid as the championship's 11th team in 2026.Speaking on a panel at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York on Wednesday, KK Hall, global brand vice president of Jim Beam, was asked by Morning Brew senior reporter Alyssa Meyers what the company had learned about F1
  
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• Penske signals IndyCar international expansion as global interest grows

  22-10-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAs IndyCar moves closer to a return to racing outside North America, Penske Corporation executive Jonathan Gibson said the series’ international push has been supported by years of inbound interest from promoters over the last half-decade.Speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York, Gibson, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Penske Corporation, pointed to IndyCar’s international driver lineup and global television reach.“IndyCar
  
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• NASCAR Gets Encouraging Talladega Update Ahead of Pivotal Chase Race

  22-10-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 26: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Kroger / Jack Link's and Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili's Ride the 'Dente lead the pack during the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyTalladega Superspeedway has a reputation for turning a NASCAR championship battle upside down. This weekend, however, one potential complication appears to be off the table.With the C
  
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• “Quit Going Head-to-Head With Football”- Former FOX Voice Details Why NASCAR Must Retreat From Sunday NFL Showdowns

  22-10-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA – JULY 09: Chris Buescher 17 RFK Racing Fastenal Ford pulls ahead of Ryan Preece 41 Stewart Haas Racing Sony Mobile ES Ford during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Quaker State 400 on July 9, 2023 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Atlanta, GA. Photo by Chris McDill/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 09 NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon230709001023 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireNASCAR faces a familiar challenge every fall as its Cup Series races compete for attention with
  
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• Former F1 CEO reveals third US city targeted alongside Miami and Las Vegas

  22-10-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFormer Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has revealed New York was one of only three places F1 considered for new races in the United States after Liberty Media bought the championship, alongside Miami and Las Vegas.Carey ran F1 as CEO from 2017 until Stefano Domenicali took over at the start of 2021. The 72-year-old joined an impressive line-up of panellists at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York to discuss the growth, innovation and influence of motorsport in the United States.
  
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• “You Saw Who They Really Were”: Kevin Harvick Calls Out Team Penske Greatest Flaw Threatening Joey Logano’s Championship Chance

  22-10-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Harvick ©Credits: IMAGOPhoenix Raceway has long been Joey Logano’s happy hunting ground, a track where the Team Penske star knows how to make himself a championship threat. And this time, the No. 22 looked ready to do it again, sweeping both stages and putting himself in position to fight for the win. But a costly pit-road mistake disrupted his momentum when it mattered most. With Logano sitting 44 points out and needing every opportunity he can get, Kevin Harvick has raised a concern t
  
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• How Carson Hocevar Won at Talladega in April

  22-10-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar won the last NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. The Spire Motorsports driver earned his first career Cup win in the Jack Link’s 500 on April 26.He heads back to Talladega for Sunday’s YellaWood 500, the eighth race of the Chase, the postseason for NASCAR’s top motorsports series.Qualifying was rained out in April, and Hocevar started 12th. He led 19 of the final 37 laps and held off the field on three late restarts.One of those restarts followed a Lap 182 cau
  
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• Tim Clark wants NASCAR to be better storytellers to counter "brand perception problem"

  22-10-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoTim Clark, EVP & Chief Brand Officer at NASCAR, joined a panel at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York where they discussed the constant effort to grow and expand the sport's audience.With the rise of Formula 1's U.S. fandom, IndyCar's new partnership with FOX, and NASCAR's $7.7 billion media rights deal, there's a lot to be excited about. Clark said how a 'rising tide lifts all ships' but noted that 'we can't out F1' Formula 1 itself.NASCAR is still chasing eyeballs b
  
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• Christian Horner reveals what led up to his 'abrupt and brutal' Red Bull F1 exit

  22-10-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoChristian Horner says his exit from Red Bull was "pretty abrupt and quite brutal".The Briton was removed as Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal in July 2025 after 20 years in the job and replaced by Laurent Mekies.Horner headlined the Autosport Business Exchange in New York, which returned to the city for its second edition. The 52-year-old joined a line-up of panellists, including seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, and reflected on his career in Formula 1,
  
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• Why NASCAR's Zane Smith fine for Carson Hocevar contact was consistent

  22-10-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThere was some fan base consternation over NASCAR’s decision to fine Zane Smith $50,000 for driving into the back of Carson Hocevar immediately after the checkered flag on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.The argument, in some corners of the internet, was that the decision to penalize Smith was inconsistent from recent NASCAR decisions to not penalize drivers for such infractions. For example, Michael McDowell was not penalized for intentionally spinning Ricky Stenhouse Jr. after they
  
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• NASCAR Low Ratings Raise a Big Question: Has the Sport Lost Its Star Power That Made It Must-Watch TV?

  22-10-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectJimmie Johnson. Jeff Gordon. Kevin Harvick. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Tony Stewart. Kyle Busch. Carl Edwards.Just look at that list. Those are not simply former NASCAR drivers. They are names that helped define an era, build rivalries and give fans a reason to tune in every weekend.Today, NASCAR might have a superstar problem. At least, that’s what some fans think as the sport continues to struggle to pull in television viewers.One fan on X raised the question by listi
  
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• Jimmie Johnson on the NASCAR business world: "It's a war"

  22-10-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAs part of the Autosport Business Exchange in New York this week, NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson was a guest speaker where he discussed his career as a driver, and also his transition into the role of team owner.Johnson competed full-time at the top level of the sport between 2002 and 2020, winning 83 races and a record-tying seven championships as a Hendrick Motorsports driver.After competing in IMSA, IndyCar, and even the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Johnson has taken on a new role as a
  
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• Zane Smith Fine Traced to a July Warning From NASCAR

  22-10-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR says Zane Smith had already been warned before he hit Carson Hocevar after Sunday’s race at Phoenix Raceway. Officials said that warning was the main reason for Smith’s $50,000 fine.Mike Forde, NASCAR’s vice president of racing communications, explained the decision on Hauler Talk, the sanctioning body’s podcast on competition decisions.Forde said officials called Smith and Hocevar to the NASCAR hauler at Atlanta after an earlier run-in between the two at Chicagoland Speedway.“A
  
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• Spire says Joe Gibbs Racing now seeking nearly $150M in damages

  22-10-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWhen Joe Gibbs Racing first sued Chris Gabehart, and eventually Spire Motorsports, JGR initially sought $8 million from each defendant.Now, after nine months of legal proceedings and fact discovery, Spire now says JGR is seeking ‘nearly $150 million’ in damages. The damages relate to JGR's claims of intellectual property misappropriation and alleged usage by the defendants of that data in Cup Series competition this season.A trial is scheduled to begin on February 1 but Joe G
  
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• Talladega wild card could deal a twist in Craftsman Truck title chase

  22-10-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Unlike the other two national series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship dance has narrowed to a duet coming into Talladega Superspeedway, the most unpredictable venue remaining in the 2026 season.Tricon Garage‘s Kaden Honeycutt and Front Row Motorsports‘ Layne Riggs take a considerable advantage over the field when the green flag falls for Friday afternoon‘s Love‘s RV Stop 225 (4 p.m. ET, FS1, NASCAR Racing Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Heading into the always-thrilling Ta
  
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• “You’re Home, but You’re Not Home”- Tyler Reddick Details Brutal Family Toll of Modern NASCAR Workload

  22-10-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN DIEGO, CA – JUNE 20: Tyler Reddick 45 23XI Racing Pala Casino Toyota during qualifications for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base race on Saturday June 20, 2026 at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, CA. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 20 NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon953260620327 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireTyler Reddick’s 2026 season has swung between dominance and frustration. He won five of the first nine
  
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• Who Won the Last NASCAR Race at Talladega? Carson Hocevar Made History

  22-10-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The last time the NASCAR Cup Series visited Talladega Superspeedway, Carson Hocevar left with something he had been chasing since arriving in NASCAR’s premier division: his first career victory.And he couldn’t have picked a much more dramatic place to get it.Hocevar won the Jack Link’s 500 on April 26, 2026, holding off Chris Buescher in a frantic finish at the 2.66-mile Alabama superspeedway. The 23-year-old Spire Motorsports driver crossed the finish line just 0.114 seconds ahead of Bues
  
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• Dale Jr. Doesn’t Think Denny Hamlin Has ‘It’ Anymore as NASCAR Heads to Talladega

  22-10-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDale Earnhardt Jr. is questioning whether Denny Hamlin still has the aggressive mindset that once made him one of NASCAR’s most dangerous drivers at superspeedways. With the Cup Series heading to Talladega this weeekend, the former driver believes Hamlin needs to stop worrying so much about collecting points and start thinking about getting back to the front.Hamlin has the experience (2 wins and 10 top 5s) and racecraft to compete at Daytona and Talladega, b
  
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• NASCAR’s Latest Post-Race Penalty Disputes Raise Serious Questions

  22-10-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 18: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 18, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyThe 2026 NASCAR season has seen several high-profile penalty decisions, with fines, lost championship points, and disqualifications putting drivers under scrutiny for their actions o
  
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• NASCAR’s Yellow Line Rule at Talladega, Explained

  22-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR’s yellow line rule keeps drivers from passing below the double yellow line at the bottom of the track at Talladega Superspeedway. The same rule applies at Daytona International Speedway and EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta.It could come into play again in Sunday’s YellaWood 500, the eighth race of the 10-race Chase in the Cup Series, the top level of American motorsports.The double yellow line marks the edge of the racing surface, with the apron below it. A driver who drops below the line
  
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• NASCAR at Talladega: How to watch, schedule and preview for Chase race on NBC

  22-10-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR at Talladega: How to watch, schedule and preview for Chase race on NBC originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe battle for the NASCAR championship is heating up as the Cup Series heads to Alabama.Seven drivers are realistically in the mix to claim the crown, but they’ll have to tame the iconic Talladega Superspeedway to keep their hopes alive.The 2.66-mile, high-banked oval is one of the most unpredictable tracks on the circuit, with frequent crashes and surprise winners throug
  
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• The Real-Life Ballad of Ricky Bobby: 'Talladega Nights' turns 20

  22-10-2026 12:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ricky Bobby never made a NASCAR start.He never earned a Busch Light Pole Award, scored a stage point or made The Chase. You won’t find his name on the Harley J. Earl Trophy as a Daytona 500 winner, nor are there any barroom arguments about his Hall of Fame credentials, or even a page for him on Racing Reference to pull up some numbers to help sway your opponent.He might as well have.Twenty years after “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” introduced him, Ricky Bobby feels as real a
  
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• Autosport Business Exchange New York Examines the Forces Driving Racing’s Next Era of Growth in America

  22-10-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoChristian Horner, former Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO, headlined the event in his first U.S. appearance since leaving the F1 team, reflecting on his career and the pressures of leading a title-winning teamSeven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, co-owner at Legacy Motor Club, featured in conversations on racing’s role in businessChase Carey, former Chairman and CEO of Formula 1 and Board Director at Fox Corporation and Liberty Media, discussed the
  
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• Bubba Wallace sponsored by COVID-19 vaccine at Talladega

  22-10-2026 06:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 17, 2026; Avondale, Arizona, USA; 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace (23) during qualifying for the Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesBubba Wallace has never been afraid to stir things up in NASCAR, and his paint scheme for this weekend’s race at Talladega Superspeedway is already doing exactly that. The 23XI Racing driver will be running a car sponsored by a COVID-19 vaccine.Wallace’s No. 23 Toyota will carry Kroger Health and Nuvaxovi
  
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• NASCAR’s Corey Heim Gets Honest About Bubba Wallace After Costly Phoenix Penalty

  22-10-2026 06:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR driver Corey Heim gave his honest take on Bubba Wallace after a costly pit-road speeding penalty at Phoenix Raceway. GettyCorey Heim said Wednesday that NASCAR teammate Bubba Wallace has moved past the Phoenix speeding penalty that cost him a shot at his first win of 2026, and 23XI Racing is heading to Talladega with fresh optimism.Wallace led 52 laps Sunday, his most in any race this season, yet left Phoenix winless once again, which leaves the team one week to regroup before the unpredi
  
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• NASCAR: What Does ‘The Big One’ Mean?

  22-10-2026 04:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If you ever watch a NASCAR race at the Talladega Superspeedway, you will often hear about “The Big One.” Oftentimes, the TV announcers before a superspeedway race will say it is not if “The Big One” will occur, it is when it will. “The Big One” is a common phrase used in NASCAR to describe any massive, multi-car crash. While the definition of “The Big One” is subjective, it is normally used to describe a crash of 10 or more cars.With the bumper-to-bumper, drafting-style of racing
  
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• NASCAR at Talladega October 2026: Odds and More Chase Race Info

  22-10-2026 04:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From the Archives: Post-Race Media Scrum With Kyle Larson at Talladega, April 2022LINCOLN, Ala. — All three NASCAR national series head to Talladega Superspeedway to race in the Chase as we enter the final three weeks of the 2026 season.The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will race late Friday afternoon, while the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will race Saturday afternoon and the NASCAR Cup Series will race Sunday afternoon.NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega Race InfoSunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. E
  
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• Top 5 Closest Talladega Finishes In NASCAR History

  22-10-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Talladega Superspeedway has consistently been one of the most exciting tracks on the NASCAR circuit. With bumper-to-bumper pack racing, high speeds, and the constant threat of “The Big One,” the 2.66-mile Alabama is always a thriller for NASCAR fans. Another constant theme about Talladega includes photo finishes. While it is not a regular occurrence, Talladega has delivered some of the closest finishes NASCAR has to offer.Here, we will take a look at the top five closest finishes in Talladeg
  
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• Talladega Superspeedway Aiming For Humorous World Record

  22-10-2026 00:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Talladega Superspeedway is going for a fun, unique world record during the upcoming NASCAR weekend. Following Saturday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race, Talladega will attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of “Ricky Bobbys,” a tribute to the main character from the racing adult comedy “Talladega Nights” played by actor Will Ferrell.“Talladega Nights” is celebrating 20 years since the movie’s release. In honor of the two-decade anniversary, Talladeg
  
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