Track
Talladega
YellaWood 500 2026 start time
The 2026 YellaWood 500 at Talladega starts Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 PM EDT on NBC: 188 laps (500.08 miles) at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama.
Laps
188
Distance
500.08 mi
TV (US)
NBC
YellaWood 500 start time in US time zones
| Eastern | 2:00 PM EDT |
|---|---|
| Central | 1:00 PM CDT |
| Mountain | 12:00 PM MDT |
| Pacific | 11:00 AM PDT |
| At the track (Lincoln, Alabama) | 1:00 PM CDT |
| UTC | 6:00 PM UTC |
About the race
- Track: Talladega Superspeedway, Lincoln, Alabama
- Race 34 of 36 in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, Chase race 8 of 10
- Stages: 98 / 45 / 45 laps
- Radio: MRN
- Also at Talladega in 2026: Jack Link's 500
YellaWood 500 — FAQ
What time does the YellaWood 500 start?
The 2026 YellaWood 500 at Talladega is scheduled for Sunday, October 25: 2:00 PM EDT, 1:00 PM CDT, 12:00 PM MDT, 11:00 AM PDT. That's 1:00 PM CDT local time at the track.
What channel is the YellaWood 500 on?
NBC has the TV coverage in the US, with radio on MRN.
How many laps is the YellaWood 500?
188 laps, 500.08 miles, run in stages of 98, 45, 45 laps.
Is the YellaWood 500 a playoff race?
Yes. It's race 8 of the 2026 Chase, the 10-race postseason with no eliminations that decides the Cup champion on points.
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