At-track photos: 2026 Talladega Superspeedway spring race weekend

Carson Hocevar celebrates his first Cup Series win in Victory Lane at Talladega Superspeedway.

Carson Hocevar holds the checkered flag and celebrates at Talladega Superspeedway.

Carson Hocevar celebrates his Talladega Superspeedway win with a unique burnout session. 

Burn the rubber down, Carson!

And it's Hocevar! The No. 77 Spire Motorsports driver captures his first career Cup Series win with a stellar showing at the Alabama track. 

A general view of Talladega Superspeedway.

Packed stands watch eagerly as the NASCAR Cup Series race unfolds at Talladega Superspeedway.

Carson Hocevar's No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet gets serviced on pit road. 

NASCAR Cup Series cars race at Talladega Superspeedway.

The "Big One" strikes during Stage 2 at Talladega Superspeedway, collecting a group of more than 20 cars. 

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NASCAR Cup Series cars breeze through the turns at Talladega Superspeedway.

Nothing but cars and woods. 

A pack of NASCAR Cup Series cars race single file during Stage 1 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Three separate lines form during the opening stage at Talladega Superspeedway.

Talladega is green!

A view of NASCAR Cup Series cars through the turns at Talladega Superspeedway.

It's that time! NASCAR Cup Series cars race down the frontstretch to begin the race at Talladega Superspeedway.

The United States flag waves across the grandstand ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. 

Legacy Motor Club co-owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson (left) poses for a photo with No. 43 Legacy Motor Club driver Erik Jones at Talladega Superspeedway.

Tyler Reddick waves to the crowd before Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. The No. 45 23XI Racing driver signed a contract extension with the organization, announced during the FOX pre-race show. 

Noah Gragson keeps it light during driver introductions at Talladega Superspeedway.

Howdy, Hocevar! The No. 77 Spire Motorsports pilot greets the audience at Talladega Superspeedway.

Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, signs autographs before Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. 

Kyle Larson (left) and Eladio Carrion (right) pose for a photo at Talladega Superspeedway. 

Soak it all in: Rapper and honorary pace car driver Eladio Carrion looks around Talladega Superspeedway. 

Hendrick Motorsports driver Corey Day rings the bell to celebrate in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. This is Day's first career victory in the series.

Hendrick Motorsports drivers Corey Day (left) and Kyle Larson (middle) celebrate with spotter Tyler Monn (right) after Day's first career win in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega Superspeedway.

Corey Day celebrates in Victory Lane with his No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports crew after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Corey Day celebrates after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Hendrick Motorsports driver Corey Day does a burnout to celebrate his victory in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Hendrick Motorsports' Corey Day takes the checkered flag and wins the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Ryan Sieg suffers damage to his No. 39 RSS Racing Chevrolet after a last-lap crash during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Rajah Caruth (No. 88), Sheldon Creed (No. 00), Corey Day (No. 17) and Taylor Gray (No. 54) draft during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Austin Hill leads a hungry pack of NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers in his No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet on Saturday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway.

Haas Factory Team driver Sam Mayer leads the pack through the tri-oval in his No. 41 Chevrolet during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series pack roars through the tri-oval at Talladega Superspeedway.

Multiple NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers battle in the pack at Talladega Superspeedway.

Jeb Burton (No. 27) and Parker Retzlaff (No. 99) go side-by-side during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Retired NFL center Jason Kelce assists the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports pit crew during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Richard Childress Racing driver Austin Hill leads the pack in his No. 21 Chevrolet during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Rajah Caruth pits in his No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series pack races through Turn 2 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday afternoon.

Corey Day stands next to his No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet before the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Retired NFL running back Marshawn "Beast Mode" Lynch looks on during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Taylor Gray looks on before the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Chief Executive Officer Steve O'Donnell (left) and Chief Operating Officer Ben Kennedy (right) speak at a press conference addressing senior leadership changes Saturday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway.

Chief Executive Officer Steve O'Donnell looks on during a press conference Saturday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway.

Dash 4 Cash drivers Sheldon Creed (far left), Taylor Gray (middle left), Jesse Love (middle right), and Justin Allgaier (far right) speak at a fan Q&A session before the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

After rain washed out qualifying, 23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick celebrates after being awarded the pole for Sunday afternoon's NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

A general view of NASCAR Cup Series haulers on a rainy Saturday morning at Talladega Superspeedway.

Richard Childress Racing driver Jesse Love celebrates after winning the pole for Saturday afternoon's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Jesse Love enters his No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Brent Crews enters his No. 19 Toyota during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.

JR Motorsports' Carson Kvapil enters his No. 1 Chevrolet during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.

Alpha Prime Racing's Lavar Scott enters his No. 45 Chevrolet during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.

Lavar Scott (left) and Josh Williams (right) look on during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.

Alpha Prime Racing driver Lavar Scott (left) meets retired NFL player Jason Kelce (right) during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.

Retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (left) greets Cleetus McFarland (right) during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.

Jesse Love (left) and Cleetus McFarland (right) look on during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.

Big Machine Racing's Patrick Staropoli watches NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.

Justin Allgaier (left) and Sheldon Creed (right) have a conversation during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.

Jordan Anderson Racing driver Jeb Burton looks on during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.

JR Motorsports driver Carson Kvapil walks down pit road during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular Tyler Ankrum looks on during qualifying ahead of his O'Reilly Auto Parts Series debut at Talladega Superspeedway.

Natalie Decker smiles during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.

Hettinger Racing's J.J. Yeley looks on during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.