How to watch NASCAR at Talladega: Schedule, start time, entry list, TV
NASCAR returns to Talladega Superspeedway with just three races left in the 2026 season.
Talladega Superspeedway: What Happened
Motorsport.com reported on Thursday, October 22, 2026 in a story involving Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR Cup, TV. NASCAR. Here is how the report opens:
NASCAR 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…
It is one of many NASCAR stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Talladega Superspeedway and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: How to watch NASCAR at Talladega: Schedule, start time, entry list, TV
- Who’s involved: Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR Cup, TV. NASCAR and Carson Hocevar
- League: NASCAR
- First reported: Thursday, October 22, 2026 by Motorsport.com
Background: Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway (formerly known as Alabama International Motor Speedway from 1969 to 1989) is a 2.660 mi (4.281 km) tri-oval superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama, United States. Built in 1969, the track has hosted a variety of racing events, primarily races sanctioned by NASCAR. The track is owned by NASCAR and led by track president Josh Harris. The grandstand can seat 80,000 as of 2022. Along with the main track, the track complex also has a 4.000 mi (6.437 km) roval-style road course.
Text from Wikipedia’s Talladega Superspeedway article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Talladega Superspeedway?
NASCAR 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… Motorsport.com reported the story on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
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Motorsport.com first reported it on Thursday, October 22, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NASCAR news.
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