DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 21, 2025) – Starting today, the voting period for the Trioval Grass Design for the 2026 DAYTONA 500 has begun. This serves as the eleventh consecutive year fans can cast their vote for their favorite Trioval Grass Design to be displayed during the 68th running of The Great American Race on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026.
Cup Series
NASCAR’s premier stock car racing series, originated in 1949 in Daytona Beach, Florida by Bill France Sr. and a group of dedicated racers.
Goodyear Racing Notes – Martinsville Speedway
NASCAR Cup Series teams will pair a new left-side Goodyear Racing Eagle tire with a familiar right-side tire at Martinsville Speedway this weekend.
The new left-side tire, which is designed for more fall-off than its predecessor, will make its race debut at Martinsville having been tested earlier this year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The right-side tire has been used five times this year, including the spring race at Martinsville and most recently at New Hampshire in September.
How Did The Northeastern Drivers Do At Talladega?
Chase Briscoe won the NASCAR Cup race at Talladega. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 15th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in 16th. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgewood, CT ended up 21st.Austin Hill won the Talladega NASCAR Xfinity race. Anthony Alfredo ended his day in 33rd,
Gio Ruggerio of Seekonk, MA won his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck race this past weekend at Talladega. He was always in the hunt. Corey LaJoie was eighth while Parker Kligerman ending up 26th. Lajoie is the son of two-time Xfinity Champion Randy LaJoie from Norwalk, CT.
From Vegas to ’Dega: Joe Gibbs Racing’s One-Two Punch Shakes Up the Playoff Picture
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Joe Gibbs Racing doubled-down on its 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship opportunities over the weekend – now filling half the four-driver title field – first with a 60-win veteran still racing for his first series title and now the team’s newest driver addition set to compete for his first career chance at one.
NASCAR Playoffs Return To NBC & Peacock; Talladega Superspeedway Hosts Round Of 8 Playoffs This Sunday, Oct. 19, At 2 P.M. ET On NBC And Peacock
STAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 16, 2025 – The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs are back on NBC and Peacock! NBC Sports’ live coverage of the Round of 8 continues this weekend from iconic Talladega Superspeedway from Talladega, Ala., with the YellaWood 500 this Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Live pre-race coverage on NBC and Peacock begins at 1:30 p.m. ET with Countdown to Green.
Mixed Expectations Flourish As The NASCAR Cup Series Talladega Playoff Wildcard Approaches
TALLADEGA, Ala. – It’s a case of mixed expectations for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff drivers as they anticipate Sunday’s YellaWood 500 (2 p.m. ET on MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at the famous Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway high banks.
Some consider Talladega a prime opportunity to formalize a spot in the Nov. 2 Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway, others approach this traditional wildcard race more cautiously with its history of unexpected trophy hoists and intense racing.
Richard Childress Racing Appoints Jim Pohlman Crew Chief of the No. 8 Chevrolet And Driver Kyle Busch in the NASCAR Cup Series Beginning in 2026
WELCOME, N.C. (October 16, 2025) – Richard Childress Racing announced this week that Jim Pohlman will rejoin the organization in 2026 to assume the role of crew chief for Kyle Busch and the No. 8 team in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Nearly $208,000 Raised for Local Nonprofits During New England’s Only NASCAR Playoffs Weekend
NASCAR, the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities and volunteer organizations combined to help children in need and New England nonprofits.
LOUDON, N.H. – New England’s only NASCAR Playoffs weekend at “The Magic Mile” proved to be successful for local nonprofits with the dedication of the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCCNH), the official charity of New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), and the many volunteer groups who helped fundraise $207,507 during the Sept. 19-21 NASCAR Playoffs weekend event.
NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Talladega Superspeedway
NASCAR Cup Series – Talladega Superspeedway
Next Race: YellaWood 500
The Place: Talladega Superspeedway
Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Sunday, October 19
The Time: 2 p.m. ET
The Purse: $9,797,935
TV: NBC, 1:30 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 500.08 miles (188 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 120), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 188)
Here’s How Northeast Drivers Did At Vegas Over The Weekend
Denny Hamlin won the Cup race at Las Vegas for his 60th Cup victory. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished in sixth place. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in ninth.
Daniel Almirola won the Xfinity race at Las Vegas. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgewood, CT ended up 24th. Not so lucky was Thomas Annunciata who was way back in 38th place.