NASCAR is gearing up for its 36th official race weekend of the 2026 season at Talladega Superspeedway. And if 2025 was any indication, we’re in for some serious thrills! Remember last year when Chase Briscoe snagged his third victory of the season, beating Todd Gilliland? That kind of energy is exactly what’s rolling into this weekend.
The Track Is Hot: All Three NASCAR Levels Are Ready to Go
Talladega isn’t messing around; all three NASCAR levels will be on track this weekend. You know that means non-stop action, right? We’re talking practice, qualifying, and full-on races across the board. It’s going to be packed, so get ready for a full dose of pure speed.
Your Full Talladega Schedule: Don’t Miss a Single Lap
Here’s the rundown of all the practice, qualifying, and race times, all in ET. Get your calendars out, because you don’t want to miss any of this. You can also catch some of this live on Fubo and Max!
* **Friday, October 23**
* 4:00 p.m.: Truck Series Race – Love’s RV Stop 225 (FOX Sports 1)
* **Saturday, October 24**
* 11:00 a.m.: O’Reilly Series Qualifying (ESPN Unlimited)
* 1:00 p.m.: Cup Series Qualifying (truTV)
* 3:30 p.m.: O’Reilly Series Race – The Progress Group 250 (The CW)
* **Sunday, October 25**
* 2:00 p.m.: Cup Series Race – YellaWood 500 (USA Network)
* 2:00 p.m.: NASCAR Driver Cam – YellaWood 500 (Max)
This weekend is absolutely packed. The YellaWood 500 Cup Series Race on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. ET on USA Network is the main event, no doubt about it. You know Talladega always delivers, so get ready for a wild ride!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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