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The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series is graduating to the big leagues this weekend — drivers are heading to Talladega for the Jack Link’s 500.
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Talladega Superspeedway is known as one of the most iconic tracks on the circuit, and for good reason. The tri-oval is the largest in the Cup Series, measuring 2.66 miles long and with 33 degree banking in the turns. This weekend’s race will be a departure from the many short tracks and intermediate ovals we’ve seen this season.
Tyler Reddick took the checkered flag last weekend in Kansas City, marking the first time a driver has won five out of nine races in the Cup Series since Dale Earnhardt in 1987. While Talladega is an extremely unpredictable track, fans can expect solid races from William Byron and Brad Keselowski who have historically performed well here.
You won’t want to miss this action-packed race.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Jack Link’s 500, including TV channel and streaming options for the NASCAR Cup Series race.
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What channel is NASCAR on today?
The 2026 Jack Link’s 500 will be broadcast nationally on Fox. Cord-cutters and fans without cable can also stream the action live on fubo, which offers a free trial.
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What time does the NASCAR race start today?
The Jack Link’s 500 will get started at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 26. The race will take place at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama.
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NASCAR Talladega starting lineup grid
|
Starting pos. |
Driver |
Car No. |
Team |
|
1. |
Tyler Reddick |
45 |
Toyota |
|
2. |
Kyle Larson |
5 |
Chevrolet |
|
3. |
Denny Hamlin |
11 |
Toyota |
|
4. |
Bubba Wallace |
23 |
Toyota |
|
5. |
Chase Briscoe |
19 |
Toyota |
|
6. |
Brad Keselowski |
6 |
Ford |
|
7. |
William Byron |
24 |
Chevrolet |
|
8. |
Chase Elliott |
9 |
Chevrolet |
|
9. |
Ty Gibbs |
54 |
Toyota |
|
10. |
Chris Buescher |
17 |
Ford |
|
11. |
Ryan Preece |
60 |
Ford |
|
12. |
Carson Hocevar |
77 |
Chevrolet |
|
13. |
Austin Cindric |
2 |
Ford |
|
14. |
Christopher Bell |
20 |
Toyota |
|
15. |
Ryan Blaney |
12 |
Ford |
|
16. |
Daniel Suarez |
7 |
Chevrolet |
|
17. |
Riley Herbst |
35 |
Toyota |
|
18. |
Austin Dillon |
3 |
Chevrolet |
|
19. |
Todd Gilliland |
34 |
Ford |
|
20. |
Alex Bowman |
48 |
Chevrolet |
|
21. |
Erik Jones |
42 |
Toyota |
|
22. |
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. |
47 |
Chevrolet |
|
23. |
John Hunter Nemechek |
42 |
Toyota |
|
24. |
Ross Chastain |
1 |
Chevrolet |
|
25. |
Joey Logano |
22 |
Ford |
|
26. |
Josh Berry |
21 |
Ford |
|
27. |
Cole Custer |
41 |
Chevrolet |
|
28. |
AJ Allmendinge |
16 |
Chevrolet |
|
29. |
Noah Gragson |
4 |
Ford |
|
30 |
Zane Smith |
4 |
Ford |
|
31. |
Michael McDowell |
71 |
Chevrolet |
|
32. |
Connor Zilisch |
88 |
Chevrolet |
|
33. |
Shane van Gisbergen |
97 |
Chevrolet |
|
34. |
Kyle Busch |
8 |
Chevrolet |
|
35. |
Ty Dillon |
10 |
Chevrolet |
|
36. |
Cody Ware |
51 |
Chevrolet |
|
37. |
Jesse Love |
33 |
Chevrolet |
|
38. |
Chad Finchum |
66 |
Ford |
|
39. |
Joey Gase |
44 |
Chevrolet |
|
40. |
Daniel Dye |
78 |
Chevrolet |
