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NASCAR drivers competing at Talladega
April 26, 2026 - LINCOLN, Ala. - One of NASCAR's most anticipated events returns today as the Jack Links 500 fires off at Talladega Superspeedway, the largest and fastest track on the NASCAR circuit. With 188 laps, blistering pack speeds over 200 mph, and a reputation for last‑lap chaos, today's race promises the kind of drama Talladega is famous for.
Massive Crowds, Big Energy
Track officials expect around 100,000 fans to pack the infield and grandstands, many of whom have been camping out all week in true Talladega tradition. Fans from all 50 states and multiple countries have converged on Lincoln, turning the 2.66‑mile tri‑oval into a festival of racing culture.
Starting Order Set by Rainout
Overnight rain washed out Saturday's qualifying session, meaning today's starting lineup was set by NASCAR's performance formula. Tyler Reddick, the current Cup Series points leader and winner of five of the first nine races this season, will lead the field to green from the pole. Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, and Bubba Wallace follow closely behind in the top rows.
Reddick's superspeedway résumé is strong-he won Talladega's spring race in 2024 and has already claimed multiple drafting‑track victories this season.
Race Time, TV, and Weather
The green flag drops at 2 p.m. CT (3 p.m. ET) with live coverage on FOX and additional driver‑cam angles streaming on HBO Max. Conditions look ideal: partly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s, with no weather issues expected.
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