Talladega - The Progress Group 250
Built in 1969, the track has hosted a variety of racing events, primarily races sanctioned by NASCAR. Talladega is the largest race track in NASCAR and typically produces the fastest race speeds in the NASCAR circuit. The banking in the turns at Talladega is 33 degrees, contributing to the facility's distinctive character. The track currently hosts NASCAR's Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19:30 | Qualifying | 24 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 20:30 | The Progress Group 250 | 24 Oct 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 24 Oct 2026, 20:30 (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 | JR Motorsports | |
| 2 | Carson Kvapil 0.084 | JR Motorsports | 0.084 |
| 3 | Jesse Love 0.131 | Richard Childress Racing | 0.131 |
| 4 | Justin Allgaier 0.144 | JR Motorsports | 0.144 |
| 5 | Sheldon Creed 0.207 | Haas Factory Team | 0.207 |
| 6 | Corey Day 0.274 | Hendrick Motorsports | 0.274 |
| 7 | Blaine Perkins 0.292 | Jordan Anderson Racing | 0.292 |
| 8 | Dean Thompson 0.327 | Sam Hunt Racing | 0.327 |
| 9 | Brandon Jones 0.367 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 0.367 |
| 10 | Anthony Alfredo 0.434 | Viking Motorsports | 0.434 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | 1.320 | 6 |
| 2 | Jesse Love | Richard Childress Racing | 1.075 | 2 |
| 3 | Carson Kvapil | JR Motorsports | 1.074 | 2 |
| 4 | Sheldon Creed | Haas Factory Team | 1.057 | 3 |
| 5 | Corey Day | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.018 | 4 |
| 6 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | 929 | 2 |
| 7 | Brandon Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing | 896 | 1 |
| 8 | Sammy Smith | JR Motorsports | 889 | 0 |
| 9 | Sam Mayer | Haas Factory Team | 884 | 0 |
| 10 | Parker Retzlaff | Viking Motorsports | 825 | 0 |
| 11 | Taylor Gray | Joe Gibbs Racing | 809 | 1 |
| 12 | Brent Crews | Joe Gibbs Racing | 791 | 0 |
| 13 | William Sawalich | Joe Gibbs Racing | 765 | 1 |
| 14 | Rajah Caruth | JR Motorsports | 740 | 0 |
| 15 | Ryan Sieg | RSS Racing | 683 | 1 |
| 16 | Anthony Alfredo | Viking Motorsports | 655 | 0 |
| 17 | Dean Thompson | Sam Hunt Racing | 582 | 0 |
| 18 | Brennan Poole | Alpha Prime Racing | 564 | 0 |
| 19 | Jeremy Clements | Jeremy Clements Racing | 529 | 0 |
| 20 | Harrison Burton | Sam Hunt Racing | 515 | 0 |
| 21 | Jeb Burton | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 477 | 0 |
| 22 | Blaine Perkins | Jordan Anderson Racing | 429 | 0 |
| 23 | Patrick Staropoli | Big Machine Racing | 401 | 0 |
| 24 | Kyle Sieg | RSS Racing | 385 | 0 |
| 25 | Josh Bilicki | SS GreenLight Racing | 345 | 0 |
| 26 | Lavar Scott | Alpha Prime Racing | 327 | 0 |
| 27 | Ryan Ellis | Young's Motorsports | 309 | 0 |
| 28 | Austin Green | Peterson Racing Group | 276 | 0 |
| 29 | Nicholas Sanchez | Peterson Racing Group | 235 | 0 |
| 30 | Garrett Smithley | SS GreenLight Racing | 230 | 0 |
| 31 | Joey Gase | Joey Gase Motorsports | 215 | 0 |
| 32 | Josh Williams | DGM Racing x JIM | 203 | 0 |
| 33 | Mason Maggio | DGM Racing x JIM | 156 | 0 |
| 34 | Andrew Patterson | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 128 | 0 |
| 35 | Alex Labbe | SS GreenLight Racing | 93 | 0 |
| 36 | JJ Yeley | RSS Racing | 83 | 0 |
| 37 | Nathan Byrd | Young's Motorsports | 79 | 0 |
| 38 | Myatt Snider | DGM Racing x JIM | 73 | 0 |
| 39 | Preston Pardus | DGM Racing x JIM | 66 | 0 |
| 40 | Jake Finch | JR Motorsports | 59 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JR Motorsports | 3.797 | 16 |
| 2 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 3.261 | 3 |
| 3 | Richard Childress Racing | 2.011 | 4 |
| 4 | Haas Factory Team | 1.941 | 3 |
| 5 | Viking Motorsports | 1.454 | 0 |
| 6 | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 1.341 | 0 |
| 7 | Sam Hunt Racing | 1.097 | 0 |
| 8 | RSS Racing | 1.088 | 1 |
| 9 | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.018 | 4 |
| 10 | Alpha Prime Racing | 923 | 0 |
| 11 | SS GreenLight Racing | 641 | 0 |
| 12 | DGM Racing x JIM | 588 | 0 |
| 13 | Young's Motorsports | 578 | 0 |
| 14 | Jeremy Clements Racing | 529 | 0 |
| 15 | Peterson Racing Group | 449 | 0 |
| 16 | Joey Gase Motorsports | 443 | 0 |
| 17 | Big Machine Racing | 401 | 0 |
| 18 | Hettinger Racing | 97 | 0 |
| 19 | AM Racing | 81 | 0 |
| 20 | Pardus Racing Inc | 45 | 0 |
| 21 | Barrett Cope Racing | 44 | 0 |
| 22 | Mike Harmon Racing | 33 | 0 |
About this race
On Saturday, 24 October 2026, Talladega - The Progress Group 250 was on the NASCAR Xfinity Series calendar. 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 (JR Motorsports) took the win ahead of Carson Kvapil. 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 - The Progress Group 250 start?
Talladega - The Progress Group 250 starts on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 20:30 central European time.
Where does Talladega - The Progress Group 250 take place?
The venue is Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln.
Where can I watch Talladega - The Progress Group 250?
In Germany Motorvision+, NASCAR TrackPass carry the broadcast.
Who won Talladega - The Progress Group 250?
Chandler Smith took the win for JR Motorsports.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- NASCAR Talladega - Yellawood 500 25 Oct 2026
- Trucks Talladega 23 Oct 2026
- NASCAR Talladega - Jack Link's 500 26 Apr 2026
- Xfinity Talladega 25 Apr 2026