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2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega: Start Time, TV, Lineup & Race Guide — October 25

Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, AL. Start time is shown automatically in your timezone.

Start time

2:00 PM ET

Local time

Watch

HBO Max, NBC

Track

Talladega Superspeedway

Talladega, AL

Race tools

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Race preview

NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega: race context and what to watch

Why this NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega matters

The NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega is Cup Chase race 8 of 10 and the return Cup Series visit to Talladega Superspeedway. It brings a volatile drafting event shaped by alliance and survival.

How Talladega Superspeedway races

Talladega's 2.66-mile tri-oval is a pure drafting problem where huge packs create rapid lead changes and multi-car risk.

What race fans should watch

Cup teams must balance stage points with the setup and track position needed for the final run. Follow manufacturer lines, fuel saving and the moment cooperation ends. The 2026 Chase has no eliminations, but every point carries to the finale after the one-time reseed. For this event, the season role is Cup Chase race 8 of 10.

Race-specific background checked against Official NASCAR 2026 schedule and race-weekend information. Schedule, lineup and result fields are maintained separately from this guide.

Weekend timeline

NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega practice, qualifying and race schedule

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NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega

Confirmed session time

Race status

NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega live status and results

This event is marked Scheduled. The finishing order will be added to this page after the race, so the same URL works for planning and post-race review.

Starting grid

NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega starting lineup

The official starting lineup is not available yet. Check back after qualifying.

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Quick answers

NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega FAQ

When is the NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega?

The race is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026. The green-flag time above converts automatically to your local timezone.

What time does the NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega start?

The listed start is 2:00 PM ET; use the automatically converted time at the top of this page for your location.

What channel is the NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega on?

The current broadcast listing is HBO Max, NBC. Recheck near race day in case the network moves coverage.

Where is the NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega?

The event is at Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, AL. It is listed as a superspeedway.

How to use this tool

Use this race weekend hub

  1. 1

    Start with the local green-flag time, network and track facts at the top.

  2. 2

    Scan the race-specific preview, then follow practice, qualifying and the race in weekend order.

  3. 3

    After the checkered flag, compare finish versus start, positions gained or lost, laps led and points.

Race fan notes:
  • A positive +/− number means the driver finished ahead of the starting spot.
  • Use + Calendar for this event only; the lineup page is easiest to scan once qualifying is official.