Talladega - Yellawood 500

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2025 | 2:00 PM ET

The YellaWood 500 marks the 113th race hosted by Talladega Superspeedway in Cup Series history. The 2.66-mile oval located in Lincoln, Alabama, is known as the largest oval on the NASCAR schedule. With 33 degrees of banking in the turns, 16.5 degrees of banking on the tri-oval and 2 degrees on the backstretch, drivers have to work together in the draft to succeed. Sunday’s YellaWood 500 will be the second race of the Round of 8 in the Cup Series Playoffs. As a result, this contest is a pressure-filled race for teams to perform and not get caught up in the “Big One.” In 2021, driver Bubba Wallace won his first career race at Talladega, becoming the first African-American driver since Wendell Scott to win in the Cup Series. NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt is known as one of the most successful drivers at this track, with 10 wins, 23 top fives, and 27 top-10 finishes. The track first opened in 1969, and the Cup Series held its inaugural race the same year, with Richard Brickhouse winning.

Talladega News

2026 Dash 4 Cash: Season information, qualifiers, races and more

Check out NASCAR.com's hub page for all information related to the 2026 edition of Dash 4 Cash in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.

A perfect storm: How people, places and childhood moments in Portage, Michigan, shaped Carson Hocevar's career

Carson Hocevar found Victory Lane in the Cup Series at Talladega, but his racing story begins in Portage, Michigan.

Does Kyle Busch's rough season turn around from here?

Is a top 10 at Talladega enough to believe that a turnaround is in store for Kyle Busch? Neil Paine breaks down the numbers.

Hauler Talk: NASCAR considering Denny Hamlin's shorter spoiler idea for superspeedways

NASCAR officials explained that they are considering Denny Hamlin's idea for a shorter spoiler at superspeedways in Hauler Talk.

No party like a Chili's party: Inside Spire's celebration after Hocevar's Talladega win

Carson Hocevar and the No. 77 Spire Motorsports team celebrated their Talladega win in style with an impromptu trip to Chili's on Sunday.

Power Rankings: Here comes Hocevar -- will the ride roll on at Texas?

NASCAR.com's Pat DeCola ranks the top 20 Cup Series drivers entering the race at Texas Motor Speedway (Sun., 3:30 p.m. ET, FS1).

Talladega FAQs

How many laps is the YellaWood 500?

Talladega Superspeedway is 2.66 miles (4.28 km) long and a 500-mile race that requires 188 laps to complete.

What date is the 2025 YellaWood 500?

Sunday, October 19th.

What time is the 2025 YellaWood 500?

The YellaWood 500 will be at 2:00 PM ET.

What channel is the YellaWood 500 on?

The YellaWood 500 start time is 2:00 p.m. ET Sunday, October 19th. NBC will broadcast the race with radio coverage from MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Where is the YellaWood 500 located?

The YellaWood 500 is a 500-mile-long NASCAR Cup Series motor race held at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama.

How many miles is the YellaWood 500?

The YellaWood 500 is 500 miles, equating to 804.67 kilometers.

When was the YellaWood 500 first run?

The YellaWood 500 was first run in 1969.

Which driver has the most wins at Talladega?

Dale Earnhardt holds the record for most driver victories, with 10.