What you need to know ahead of NASCAR Cup in Talladega: Purse, standings, and more
The NASCAR Cup Series is rolling into Talladega Superspeedway tomorrow for a high-stakes qualifying session before the Jack Link’s 500 takes center stage on Sunday.
All eyes are on William Byron, who’s leading the pack with 346 points, but Denny Hamlin (316 points) and Christopher Bell (305 points) aren’t far behind and are hungry to close the gap.
It’s shaping up to be a thrilling weekend, and if you don’t want to miss a second of the action, here’s your guide to everything happening on track.
When is the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend?
Saturday, 26 April
10.30 a.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series – Qualifying
Sunday, 27 April
3 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series – Jack Link’s 500
How to watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega
Qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega will be shown live on Prime, with the Jack Link’s 500 race broadcast live on FOX, Max, MRN, and SiriusXM.
What is the purse for the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500?
The purse for the Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega will be $11,055,250. This includes payouts, all positions, contingency awards, contributions to the year-end points fund, etc.
NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega repeat winners
Talladega Superspeedway has hosted a NASCAR Cup Series spring race since 1970. Jeff Gordon and Brad Keselowski hold the record for the most wins with four each. Hendrick Motorsports has been the winningest team with eight race wins.
4 wins:
Jeff Gordon – 2000, 2004, 2005, 2007
Brad Keselowski – 009, 2012, 2016, 2021
3 wins:
David Pearson – 1972, 1973, 1974
Buddy Baker – 1975, 1976, 1980
Bobby Allison – 1987, 1989, 1992
Davey Allison – 1987, 1989, 1992
Dale Earnhardt – 1990, 1994, 1999
Dale Earnhardt Jr. – 2002, 2003, 2015
2 wins:
Darrell Waltrip – 1977, 1982
Cale Yarborough – 1978, 1984
Mark Martin – 1995, 1997
Jimmie Johnson – 2006, 2011
Kyle Busch – 2008, 2023
What are the NASCAR Cup Series standings ahead of Talladega?
1. William Byron – 346
2. Denny Hamlin – 316
3. Christopher Bell – 305
4. Kyle Larson – 304
5. Chase Elliott – 278
6. Ryan Blaney – 275
7. Tyler Reddick – 274
8. Bubba Wallace – 251
9. Joey Logano – 245
10 .Alex Bowman – 244
11. Ross Chastain – 229
12. Chris Buescher – 227
13. Chase Briscoe – 213
14. Ryan Preece – 201
15. Kyle Busch – 200
16. AJ Allmendinger – 198
17. Josh Berry – 179
18. Ricky Stenhouse Jr – 176
19. Michael McDowell – 174
20. Ty Gibbs – 171
21. John H. Nemechek – 171
22. Austin Cindric – 171
23. Justin Haley – 164
24. Zane Smith – 161
25. Carson Hocevar – 157
26. Austin Dillon – 155
27. Daniel Suárez – 151
28. Todd Gilliland – 150
29. Ty Dillon – 146
30. Erik Jones – 139
31. Brad Keselowski – 132
32. Noah Gragson – 122
33. Riley Herbst – 101
34. Shane Van Gisbergen – 98
35. Cole Custer – 85
36. Cody Ware – 45
37. Jimmie Johnson – 34
38. Corey LaJoie – 24
39. Katherine Legge – 7
40. JJ Yeley – 4
41. Casey Mears – 2
42. Burt Myers – 1
43. Martin Truex Jr – 1
