Talladega
The Truck Series race at Talladega is part of the Playoff Round of 8 and determines the Championship-4 drivers alongside Phoenix and Martinsville. This marks the 20th running of a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. Talladega is most known for its steep banking, and the track was constructed in 1969. The races are known for close finishes - six of the last seven Talladega races were won with a last lap pass.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | Qualifying | 1 Jan 1900 | Finished |
| 21:00 | Love's RV Stop 225 | 23 Oct 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 23 Oct 2026, 21:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
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Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandler Smith | Spire Motorsports | |
| 2 | Tyler Ankrum 0.091 | McAnally-Hilgemann Racing | 0.091 |
| 3 | Clayton Green 0.093 | Spire Motorsports | 0.093 |
| 4 | Ty Majeski 0.108 | ThorSport Racing | 0.108 |
| 5 | Kaden Honeycutt 0.125 | TRICON Garage | 0.125 |
| 6 | Landen Lewis 0.272 | Niece Motorsports | 0.272 |
| 7 | Brenden Queen 0.277 | Kaulig Racing | 0.277 |
| 8 | Layne Riggs 0.278 | Front Row Motorsports | 0.278 |
| 9 | Spencer Boyd 3.605 | Freedom Racing Enterprises | 3.605 |
| 10 | Corey Heim | ThorSport Racing |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Layne Riggs | Front Row Motorsports | 1.016 | 7 |
| 2 | Kaden Honeycutt | TRICON Garage | 955 | 4 |
| 3 | Chandler Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 865 | 4 |
| 4 | Christian Eckes | McAnally Hilgemann Racing | 713 | 0 |
| 5 | Giovanni Ruggiero | TRICON Garage | 665 | 0 |
| 6 | Ty Majeski | ThorSport Racing | 633 | 0 |
| 7 | Daniel Hemric | McAnally Hilgemann Racing | 591 | 0 |
| 8 | Ben Rhodes | ThorSport Racing | 576 | 0 |
| 9 | Grant Enfinger | CR7 Motorsports | 548 | 1 |
| 10 | Jake Garcia | ThorSport Racing | 540 | 1 |
| 11 | Tyler Ankrum | McAnally Hilgemann Racing | 512 | 0 |
| 12 | Andres Perez De Lara | Niece Motorsports | 472 | 0 |
| 13 | Brenden Queen | Kaulig Racing | 456 | 0 |
| 14 | Stewart Friesen | Halmar Friesen Racing | 455 | 0 |
| 15 | Justin Haley | Kaulig Racing | 434 | 0 |
| 16 | Tanner Gray | TRICON Garage | 427 | 0 |
| 17 | Mini Tyrrell | Kaulig Racing | 323 | 0 |
| 18 | Cole Butcher | ThorSport Racing | 321 | 0 |
| 19 | Dawson Sutton | Rackley W.A.R. | 321 | 0 |
| 20 | Corey LaJoie | Kaulig Racing | 302 | 0 |
| 21 | Landen Lewis | Niece Motorsports | 292 | 0 |
| 22 | Corey Heim | ThorSport Racing | 270 | 3 |
| 23 | Connor Mosack | Spire Motorsports | 269 | 0 |
| 24 | Kris Wright | McAnally Hilgemann Racing | 241 | 0 |
| 25 | Frankie Muniz | Team Reaume | 196 | 0 |
| 26 | Tristan McKee | Spire Motorsports | 177 | 0 |
| 27 | Spencer Boyd | Freedom Racing Enterprises | 162 | 0 |
| 28 | Daniel Dye | McAnally Hilgemann Racing | 150 | 0 |
| 29 | Tyler Reif | Niece Motorsports | 139 | 0 |
| 30 | Nick Leitz | TRICON Garage | 118 | 0 |
| 31 | Timmy Hill | Hill Motorsports | 117 | 0 |
| 32 | Parker Kligerman | Spire Motorsports | 113 | 0 |
| 33 | Parker Eatmon | Niece Motorsports | 111 | 0 |
| 34 | Josh Reaume | Team Reaume | 98 | 0 |
| 35 | Bayley Currey | TRICON Garage | 75 | 0 |
| 36 | Adam Andretti | TRICON Garage | 74 | 0 |
| 37 | Colin Braun | Kaulig Racing | 68 | 0 |
| 38 | Clayton Green | Spire Motorsports | 65 | 0 |
| 39 | Toni Breidinger | McAnally Hilgemann Racing | 59 | 0 |
| 40 | Michael Christopher Jr | Halmar Friesen Racing | 55 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRICON Garage | 2.697 | 7 |
| 2 | McAnally Hilgemann Racing | 2.182 | 0 |
| 3 | ThorSport Racing | 2.070 | 1 |
| 4 | Front Row Motorsports | 1.881 | 10 |
| 5 | Kaulig Racing | 1.839 | 0 |
| 6 | Niece Motorsports | 1.203 | 0 |
| 7 | Halmar Friesen Racing | 644 | 1 |
| 8 | Team Reaume | 596 | 0 |
| 9 | CR7 Motorsports | 555 | 1 |
| 10 | Spire Motorsports | 545 | 4 |
| 11 | Rackley W.A.R. | 376 | 0 |
| 12 | Freedom Racing Enterprises | 224 | 0 |
| 13 | Hill Motorsports | 117 | 0 |
| 14 | Costner Motorsports | 58 | 0 |
| 15 | Henderson Motorsports | 46 | 0 |
| 16 | GK Racing | 19 | 0 |
| 17 | Terry Carroll Motorsports | 18 | 0 |
| 18 | Motorsports Business Management | 11 | 0 |
About this race
Talladega is a round of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series 2026 season, held on Friday, 23 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.
Chandler Smith (Spire Motorsports) took the win ahead of Tyler Ankrum. 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 start?
Talladega starts on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 21:00 central European time.
Where does Talladega take place?
The venue is Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln.
Where can I watch Talladega?
In Germany Motorvision+, NASCAR TrackPass carry the broadcast.
Who won Talladega?
Chandler Smith took the win for Spire Motorsports.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- Xfinity Talladega - The Progress Group 250 24 Oct 2026
- NASCAR Talladega - Yellawood 500 25 Oct 2026
- NASCAR Talladega - Jack Link's 500 26 Apr 2026
- Xfinity Talladega 25 Apr 2026