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Talladega NASCAR Cup Weekend (YellaWood 500)
Talladega, AL · Sports
- When
- October 25, 2026
- Where
- Talladega Superspeedway · Talladega · AL
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway, the fastest and one of the largest oval tracks in the country. The track has run Cup races since 1969. The fall 2026 race, the YellaWood 500, is set for October 25.
The history within reach
A NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway, the fastest and one of the largest oval tracks in the country.
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