Talladega - Yellawood 500
Talladega Superspeedway is known as the largest oval on the NASCAR schedule and distinguished by its steep banking. With 33 degrees of banking in the turns, drivers have to work together in the draft to succeed. First run in 1969, the YellaWood 500 has established itself as a major event in the NASCAR Cup Series. The tri-oval track was constructed in 1969 and is most known for its steep banking and the unique location of the start/finish line that's located just past the exit to pit road.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | Qualifying | 25 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 18:00 | YellaWood 500 | 25 Oct 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 25 Oct 2026, 18:00 (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
Tickets
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 71 |
| 2 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 47 |
| 3 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 34 |
| 4 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 33 |
| 5 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 32 |
| 6 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 31 |
| 7 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 30 |
| 8 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 29 |
| 9 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 28 |
| 10 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 27 |
| 11 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 26 |
| 12 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 25 |
| 13 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 33 |
| 14 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | 0 |
| 15 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 22 |
| 16 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 21 |
| 17 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 20 |
| 18 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 19 |
| 19 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 18 |
| 20 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 17 |
| 21 | Joey Gase | NY Racing Team | 0 |
| 22 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 15 |
| 23 | Gray Gaulding | Garage 66 | 0 |
| 24 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 21 |
| 25 | Daniel Dye | Live Fast Motorsports | 0 |
| 26 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 16 |
| 27 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 18 |
| 28 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 11 |
| 29 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 12 |
| 30 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 10 |
| 31 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 6 |
| 32 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 20 |
| 33 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 16 |
| 34 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 15 |
| 35 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2 |
| 36 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 2 |
| 37 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 1 |
| 38 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 4 |
| 39 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 1 |
| 40 | Casey Mears | Beard 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 - Yellawood 500 on Sunday, 25 October 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.
Kyle Larson (Hendrick Motorsports) took the win ahead of William Byron. 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 - Yellawood 500 start?
Talladega - Yellawood 500 starts on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 18:00 central European time.
Where does Talladega - Yellawood 500 take place?
The venue is Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln.
Where can I watch Talladega - Yellawood 500?
In Germany Sportdigital, Motorvision+ carry the broadcast.
Who won Talladega - Yellawood 500?
Kyle Larson took the win for Hendrick Motorsports.
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