NASCAR Heads to Talladega: TV Schedule adn Playoff Picture
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NASCAR fans are gearing up for a triple-header weekend at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama,featuring races from the Cup Series,Xfinity Series,and Truck Series. The 2.5-mile track will be the site of crucial competition as drivers battle for championship contention.
Championship chase Heats Up
For the NASCAR Cup Series, the talladega race marks the second of three events in the final elimination round of the Playoffs. the stakes are high, with only three remaining championship spots up for grabs. Denny Hamlin has already secured his place in the championship race, leaving the remaining contenders to fight for their postseason lives.
Talladega Superspeedway TV Schedule – october 17-19, 2025
Hear’s a extensive look at the on-track action and where to catch it:
Friday, October 17, 2025
- 12:30 p.m. ET on FS2: NASCAR Truck Series Qualifying
- 4:00 p.m. ET on FOX: NASCAR Truck series Race
- Post-Race coverage: NASCAR.com Press Pass – Post NTS Race
Saturday, October 18, 2025
- 11:30 a.m. ET on The CW App: NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying
- 1:30 p.m. ET on truTV | MRN: NASCAR Cup series qualifying
- Post-Race Coverage: NASCAR.com Press Pass – post NCS Race
- 4:00 p.m. ET on The CW | MRN: NASCAR Xfinity Series Race
- Post-Race Coverage: NASCAR.com Press Pass – Post NXS Race
Sunday, October 19, 2025
- 2:00 p.m. ET on NBC: NASCAR Cup Series Race
- Post-Race Coverage: NASCAR.com Press Pass – Post NCS Race
Several notable drivers have already been eliminated from championship contention after the Round of 12 and Round of 16, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. The pressure is on for those hovering around the championship cutline to secure a win or consistently strong finishes to advance.
The upcoming races at Talladega promise high-speed action and intense competition as the NASCAR season heads towards its thrilling conclusion.
| Driver | |||
| Denny Hamlin | |||
| – | Advanced to Championship Race | – | – |
| Austin Cindric | |||
| – | Eliminated after Round of 16 | – | – |
| Alex Bowman | |||
| Austin Dillon | |||
| Shane van Gisbergen | |||
| Josh Berry |
