The NASCAR Cup Series is heading to Talladega Superspeedway, one of the longest and most exciting tracks on the schedule, for the YellaWood 500. This race is the fifth playoff event of the season and the second race of the Round of 12. The drivers will have to face the challenges of the 2.66-mile superspeedway, where drafting, pack racing, and big wrecks are common.
Before the main event on Sunday, October 1, there will be a qualifying race on Saturday, September 30, to determine the starting lineup for the YellaWood 500. The driver with the fastest lap time will win the pole position, while the rest of the grid will be set according to the remaining drivers’ lap times.
Here are all the details you need to know about the qualifying race for the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway:
| Date | Time | TV Channel | Live Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 4:30 p.m. ET | USA Network | NBC Sports App |
You can watch the qualifying race live on USA Network or stream it online on the NBC Sports App. You can also listen to the live radio coverage on MRN or SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
The qualifying race will be followed by the Love’s RV Stop 250, a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, at 1 p.m. ET on FS1. Later in the evening, you can catch the Atlas 200, an ARCA Menards Series race, at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS2.
The YellaWood 500 will take place on Sunday, October 1, at 2 p.m. ET on NBC. You can also watch it online on the NBC Sports App or Peacock. The post-race show will be available on Peacock at 6 p.m. ET.
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