Race Lineup : Talladega Superspeedway

Jack Link's 500

Talladega Superspeedway , Lincoln, AL

Sunday, April 26th, 2026 Race 10 of 36 2026 Season
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  • Talladega Superspeedway
  • Jack Link's 500
  • Busch Pole Award Pole Winner: Tyler Reddick
  • Age: 30
  • Team : No 45 - Supply House
  • Owner: 23XI Racing
  • Crew Chief: Billy Scott
  • Qualifying was cancelled due to rain. Race lineup was set by NASCAR rulebook.

  • Drivers Entered: 41 (1 drivers will not make the race)
  • Laps Scheduled: 188
  • Margin of Victory: 0.114 Seconds
  • Time of Race: 3 Hours 23 Minutes 25 Seconds
  • Average Speed: 147.504
  • Cautions: 6 for 30 laps
  • Lead Changes: 52
  • Green Flag Passes: 9,557 (60.5 passes per green flag lap)

  • Talladega Superspeedway
  • Jack Link's 500
  • Race Winner: Carson Hocevar
  • Age: 23
  • Team : No 77 - Chili's Ride the 'Dente Chevrolet
  • Owner: Jeff Dickerson
  • Crew Chief: Lucas Lambert
  • Carson Hocevar won the Jack Link's 500, his first victory in 91 Cup Series races
  • This is his first victory and fourth top-10 finish in 2026
  • This is his first victory and third top-10 finish in six races at Talladega Superspeedway
  • Chris Buescher (second) posted his fourth top-10 finish in 22 races at Talladega Superspeedway It is his fifth top-10 finish in 2026
  • Alex Bowman (third) posted his seventh top-10 finish in 21 races at Talladega Superspeedway
  • Connor Zilisch (26th) was the highest finishing rookie
  • Tyler Reddick leads the point standings by 110 points over Denny Hamlin
The NASCAR Garage 56 car during the Rolex 24
Daytona Beach, Florida - January 29, 2023 : The NASCAR Garage 56 car is seen on display during the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
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