Podium finishers
- P1 · Sammy Smith · No. 8
- P2 · Carson Kvapil · No. 1
- P3 · Jesse Love · No. 2
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2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega Results: Winner & Full Finishing Order — October 24
Sammy Smith won at Talladega Superspeedway. See how the race was decided and review the supplied result details below.
Race date
3:30 PM ET
Local time
Winner
Sammy Smith
Car 8 · Chevrolet
Track
Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega, AL
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Post-race snapshot
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega race results: podium, biggest mover and laps led
The quickest way for NASCAR fans to read the result before opening the full finishing order.
Most laps led
Carson Kvapil
Led 67 laps · finished P2.
Biggest mover
Blaine Perkins
Started P36, finished P7 · gained 29.
Field report
38 drivers in the result
4 listed as a retirement or non-running finish.
Race recap
Smith Steals Talladega Win as Kvapil Dominates but Falls Short
How Sammy Smith won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega
Sammy Smith took the checkered flag at Talladega despite leading only one lap, while Carson Kvapil dominated with 67 laps led but settled for second. Smith started 11th and earned 63 points, nine more than Kvapil's 54. Jesse Love started on pole and finished third, with Justin Allgaier fourth after leading 11 laps. The race saw 38 cars take the green, with 34 running at the finish.
The decisive moment
The decisive statistical contrast was laps led: Kvapil controlled 67 of 94 laps, yet Smith's single lap led proved enough for the win. Smith's 63-point haul versus Kvapil's 54 underscores how leading the most laps doesn't guarantee victory at Talladega.
What the result means
Smith's win adds to his season total, now at one victory in 31 starts. He ranks seventh in points with 2,293, trailing the leader by 108. The result tightens the playoff picture as the series heads toward the season's final stretch.
Race outcome and turning point checked against ESPN Core structured race results. The table below is maintained from the race results feed.
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NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega results and full finishing order
Sammy Smith wins the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega
Started 11 · Led 1 laps · Earned 63 points
| Finish | Driver | Car | Mfr | Start | +/− | Laps | Led | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammy Smith 🏁 | 8 | Chevrolet | 11 | +10 | 94 | 1 | Running | 63 |
| 2 | Carson Kvapil | 1 | Chevrolet | 4 | +2 | 94 | 67 | Running | 54 |
| 3 | Jesse Love | 2 | Chevrolet | 1 | -2 | 94 | 0 | Running | 34 |
| 4 | Justin Allgaier | 7 | Chevrolet | 14 | +10 | 94 | 11 | Running | 51 |
| 5 | Sheldon Creed | 00 | Chevrolet | 12 | +7 | 94 | 0 | Running | 43 |
| 6 | Corey Day | 17 | Chevrolet | 10 | +4 | 94 | 4 | Running | 44 |
| 7 | Blaine Perkins | 31 | Chevrolet | 36 | +29 | 94 | 0 | Running | 30 |
| 8 | Dean Thompson | 26 | Toyota | 27 | +19 | 94 | 0 | Running | 29 |
| 9 | Brandon Jones | 20 | Toyota | 16 | +7 | 94 | 0 | Running | 28 |
| 10 | Anthony Alfredo | 96 | Chevrolet | 7 | -3 | 94 | 0 | Running | 29 |
| 11 | Jeb Burton | 27 | Chevrolet | 32 | +21 | 94 | 0 | Running | 26 |
| 12 | Mason Maggio | 91 | Chevrolet | 24 | +12 | 94 | 0 | Running | 25 |
| 13 | Sam Mayer | 41 | Chevrolet | 3 | -10 | 94 | 0 | Running | 24 |
| 14 | Ryan Sieg | 39 | Chevrolet | 25 | +11 | 94 | 0 | Running | 23 |
| 15 | Nick Leitz | 42 | Chevrolet | 13 | -2 | 94 | 0 | Running | 0 |
| 16 | Josh Bilicki | 07 | Chevrolet | 35 | +19 | 94 | 0 | Running | 21 |
| 17 | Rajah Caruth | 88 | Chevrolet | 6 | -11 | 94 | 0 | Running | 29 |
| 18 | Jeremy Clements | 51 | Chevrolet | 15 | -3 | 94 | 0 | Running | 21 |
| 19 | Connor Mosack | 43 | Chevrolet | 23 | +4 | 94 | 0 | Running | 0 |
| 20 | Joey Gase | 55 | Chevrolet | 28 | +8 | 94 | 1 | Running | 17 |
| 21 | Taylor Gray | 54 | Toyota | 17 | -4 | 94 | 1 | Running | 20 |
| 22 | Lee Pulliam | 87 | Chevrolet | 38 | +16 | 94 | 0 | Running | 15 |
| 23 | Josh Williams | 92 | Chevrolet | 22 | -1 | 94 | 0 | Running | 14 |
| 24 | Harrison Burton | 24 | Toyota | 19 | -5 | 94 | 8 | Running | 17 |
| 25 | Will Rodgers | 53 | Chevrolet | 30 | +5 | 94 | 0 | Running | 12 |
| 26 | Brennan Poole | 44 | Chevrolet | 34 | +8 | 94 | 0 | Running | 12 |
| 27 | Garrett Smithley | 0 | Chevrolet | 37 | +10 | 94 | 0 | Running | 10 |
| 28 | Kyle Sieg | 28 | Chevrolet | 29 | +1 | 94 | 0 | Running | 9 |
| 29 | William Sawalich | 18 | Toyota | 9 | -20 | 94 | 0 | Running | 9 |
| 30 | Ryan Ellis | 02 | Chevrolet | 20 | -10 | 94 | 1 | Running | 7 |
| 31 | Parker Retzlaff | 99 | Chevrolet | 26 | -5 | 94 | 0 | Running | 6 |
| 32 | Patrick Staropoli | 48 | Chevrolet | 21 | -11 | 94 | 0 | Running | 5 |
| 33 | Daniel Dye | 32 | Chevrolet | 33 | 0 | 94 | 0 | Running | 0 |
| 34 | Brent Crews | 19 | Toyota | 8 | -26 | 94 | 0 | Running | 6 |
| 35 | Austin Hill | 21 | Chevrolet | 5 | -30 | 92 | 0 | 2 laps down | 9 |
| 36 | Leland Honeyman Jr. | 71 | Chevrolet | 31 | -5 | 88 | 0 | 6 laps down | 0 |
| 37 | Caesar Bacarella | 4 | Chevrolet | 18 | -19 | 85 | 0 | 9 laps down | 1 |
| 38 | Jake Finch | 9 | Chevrolet | 2 | -36 | 84 | 0 | 10 laps down | 4 |
| — | Carson Ware | 47 | Chevrolet | — | — | — | 0 | Did not qualify | — |
| — | Lavar Scott | 45 | Chevrolet | — | — | — | 0 | Did not qualify | — |
| — | Patrick Emerling | 38 | Ford | — | — | — | 0 | Did not qualify | — |
Starting grid
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega starting lineup
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Sammy Smith
Car 8 · Chevrolet
4
Carson Kvapil
Car 1 · Chevrolet
1
Jesse Love
Car 2 · Chevrolet
14
Justin Allgaier
Car 7 · Chevrolet
12
Sheldon Creed
Car 00 · Chevrolet
10
Corey Day
Car 17 · Chevrolet
36
Blaine Perkins
Car 31 · Chevrolet
27
Dean Thompson
Car 26 · Toyota
16
Brandon Jones
Car 20 · Toyota
7
Anthony Alfredo
Car 96 · Chevrolet
32
Jeb Burton
Car 27 · Chevrolet
24
Mason Maggio
Car 91 · Chevrolet
3
Sam Mayer
Car 41 · Chevrolet
25
Ryan Sieg
Car 39 · Chevrolet
13
Nick Leitz
Car 42 · Chevrolet
35
Josh Bilicki
Car 07 · Chevrolet
6
Rajah Caruth
Car 88 · Chevrolet
15
Jeremy Clements
Car 51 · Chevrolet
23
Connor Mosack
Car 43 · Chevrolet
28
Joey Gase
Car 55 · Chevrolet
17
Taylor Gray
Car 54 · Toyota
38
Lee Pulliam
Car 87 · Chevrolet
22
Josh Williams
Car 92 · Chevrolet
19
Harrison Burton
Car 24 · Toyota
30
Will Rodgers
Car 53 · Chevrolet
34
Brennan Poole
Car 44 · Chevrolet
37
Garrett Smithley
Car 0 · Chevrolet
29
Kyle Sieg
Car 28 · Chevrolet
9
William Sawalich
Car 18 · Toyota
20
Ryan Ellis
Car 02 · Chevrolet
26
Parker Retzlaff
Car 99 · Chevrolet
21
Patrick Staropoli
Car 48 · Chevrolet
33
Daniel Dye
Car 32 · Chevrolet
8
Brent Crews
Car 19 · Toyota
5
Austin Hill
Car 21 · Chevrolet
31
Leland Honeyman Jr.
Car 71 · Chevrolet
18
Caesar Bacarella
Car 4 · Chevrolet
2
Jake Finch
Car 9 · Chevrolet
Quick answers
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega FAQ
When is the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega?
The race is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026. The green-flag time above converts automatically to your local timezone.
What time does the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega start?
The listed start is 3:30 PM ET; use the automatically converted time at the top of this page for your location.
What channel is the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega on?
The current broadcast listing is CW. Recheck near race day in case the network moves coverage.
Where is the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega?
The event is at Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, AL. It is listed as a superspeedway.
Who won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega?
Sammy Smith won the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega. The decisive sequence and result context are summarized in the race recap above.
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