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Talladega Plans Three-Race NASCAR Playoff Weekend

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Talladega Superspeedway’s NASCAR weekend runs October 23–25, 2026, with the Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225 on Friday, an Xfinity Series race on Saturday and the Cup Series YellaWood 500 on Sunday. The Cup race is part of the Round of 8, where results at Talladega, Phoenix and Martinsville will determine which four drivers advance to the championship race. The 2.66-mile track is known for high-banked, pack-style racing, and its recent Cup races have featured a range of winners and close finishes. The weekend also includes off-track entertainment, including a Saturday concert and Friday rodeo.

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