Talladega - Jack Link's 500
The Jack Link's 500 was held on April 26, 2026, at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama. The race was the 10th event of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season and took place on the largest race track in NASCAR, which typically produces the fastest race speeds in the NASCAR circuit. With 33 degrees of banking in the turns, drivers have to work together in the draft to succeed. The race was first run in 1970 and was known as the second leg of the sport's Grand Slam races from 1970 until 2004.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | Qualifying | 25 Apr 2026 | Finished |
| 20:00 | Jack Link's 500 | 26 Apr 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 26 Apr 2026, 20:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- Sportdigital pay TV 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live
- Motorvision+ subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live und als Aufzeichnung
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 55 |
| 2 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 50 |
| 3 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 37 |
| 4 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 35 |
| 5 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 34 |
| 6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 38 |
| 7 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 41 |
| 8 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 29 |
| 9 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 31 |
| 10 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 27 |
| 11 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 34 |
| 12 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 25 |
| 13 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 24 |
| 14 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 27 |
| 15 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 22 |
| 16 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 21 |
| 17 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 29 |
| 18 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 34 |
| 19 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 18 |
| 20 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 17 |
| 21 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 20 |
| 22 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 15 |
| 23 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 14 |
| 24 | Daniel Dye | Live Fast Motorsports | 0 |
| 25 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 12 |
| 26 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 11 |
| 27 | Jesse Love | Richard Childress Racing | 0 |
| 28 | Chad Finchum | Garage 66 | 0 |
| 29 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 8 |
| 30 | Joey Gase | NY Racing Team | 0 |
| 31 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 15 |
| 32 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 5 |
| 33 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 9 |
| 34 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 3 |
| 35 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 2 |
| 36 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 1 |
| 37 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 7 |
| 38 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 1 |
| 39 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 9 |
| 40 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 1 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.233 | 5 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 1.115 | 3 |
| 3 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.026 | 2 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.015 | 3 |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.011 | 3 |
| 6 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 1.010 | 5 |
| 7 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 990 | 1 |
| 8 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 884 | 5 |
| 9 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 826 | 0 |
| 10 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 812 | 2 |
| 11 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 801 | 1 |
| 12 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 799 | 0 |
| 13 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 787 | 1 |
| 14 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 783 | 1 |
| 15 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 777 | 0 |
| 16 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 769 | 0 |
| 17 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 711 | 2 |
| 18 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 626 | 0 |
| 19 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 624 | 0 |
| 20 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 599 | 0 |
| 21 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 570 | 0 |
| 22 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 566 | 0 |
| 23 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 541 | 0 |
| 24 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 25 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 26 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 492 | 0 |
| 27 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 477 | 0 |
| 28 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 465 | 0 |
| 29 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 30 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 443 | 0 |
| 31 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 392 | 0 |
| 32 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 33 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 338 | 0 |
| 34 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 320 | 0 |
| 35 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 36 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 188 | 0 |
| 37 | Casey Mears | Beard Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 38 | Kevin Magnussen | Trackhouse Racing | 11 | 0 |
| 39 | Jimmie Johnson | Legacy Motor Club | 9 | 0 |
| 40 | Katherine Legge | Live Fast Motorsports | 8 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 4.260 | 11 |
| 2 | Hendrick Motorsports | 3.118 | 5 |
| 3 | Team Penske | 2.825 | 8 |
| 4 | 23XI Racing | 2.230 | 7 |
| 5 | Spire Motorsports | 2.187 | 2 |
| 6 | RFK Racing | 2.176 | 1 |
| 7 | Trackhouse Racing | 1.668 | 2 |
| 8 | Front Row Motorsports | 1.439 | 0 |
| 9 | Legacy Motor Club | 1.040 | 0 |
| 10 | Kaulig Racing | 865 | 0 |
| 11 | Richard Childress Racing | 729 | 0 |
| 12 | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 13 | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 14 | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 15 | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 16 | Live Fast Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 17 | Garage 66 | 6 | 0 |
| 18 | Beard Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | NY Racing Team | 4 | 0 |
About this race
The NASCAR Cup Series held Talladega - Jack Link's 500 on Sunday, 26 April 2026. It was held at Talladega Superspeedway.
The circuit is located in Lincoln, United States and measures 4.281 kilometres, has 4 corners and opened in 1969.
Talladega Superspeedway is a tri-oval racing facility located in Lincoln, Alabama. The track measures 4.281 kilometers in length and features four turns banked at 33 degrees, with straights at two degrees of banking. It is the longest NASCAR oval track and opened in 1969, originally known as Alabama International Motor Speedway.
Carson Hocevar (Spire Motorsports) took the win ahead of Chris Buescher. The full result is listed further up this page.
Coverage comes from 2 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Talladega - Jack Link's 500 start?
Talladega - Jack Link's 500 starts on Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 20:00 central European time.
Where does Talladega - Jack Link's 500 take place?
The venue is Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln.
Where can I watch Talladega - Jack Link's 500?
In Germany Sportdigital, Motorvision+ carry the broadcast.
Who won Talladega - Jack Link's 500?
Carson Hocevar took the win for Spire Motorsports.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- Xfinity Talladega 25 Apr 2026
- Trucks Talladega 23 Oct 2026
- Xfinity Talladega - The Progress Group 250 24 Oct 2026
- NASCAR Talladega - Yellawood 500 25 Oct 2026