NASCAR's Talladega Superspeedway: A Preview of the October 2025 Races
Get ready for an action-packed weekend as all three national series head to the iconic 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama! The atmosphere will be electric as drivers battle it out for a chance at the championship.
The 2025 season brings an exciting opportunity for playoff-eligible drivers in the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck Series. A victory at Talladega will secure their spot in the final rounds, with the ultimate goal of racing for the title in Phoenix.
Talladega is a pivotal race in the Round of 8 for all series, setting the stage for the thrilling championship battles ahead.
NASCAR Cup Series: YellaWood 500
- Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
- Laps: 188
- Stages: Laps 60, 120, 188
- Broadcast: NBC, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90
- Last Year's Winner: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
With 40 drivers on the entry list, the Cup Series will showcase a full field, featuring some notable part-time entries:
- Austin Hill (No. 33 Richard Childress Racing)
- Anthony Alfredo (No. 62 Beard Motorsports)
- Casey Mears (No. 66 Garage 66)
- B.J. McLeod (No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports)
The odds are in favor of Ryan Blaney, who has a three-time Talladega victory under his belt. As of October 14, Blaney is the opening odds-on favorite to win, with odds of +950.
NASCAR Xfinity Series: United Rentals 250
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Time: 4 p.m.
- Laps: 94
- Stages: Laps 25, 50, 94
- Broadcast: CW, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90
- Last Year's Winner: Sammy Smith
With 38 drivers entered for the 38 spots, no driver will miss out on this race. Here are some notable entries:
- Caesar Bacarella (No. 5 Alpha Prime Racing)
- Nick Leitz (No. 07 SS-Green Light Racing)
- Brendan Queen (No. 11 Kaulig Racing)
- Garrett Smithley (No. 14 SS-Green Light Racing)
- Aric Almirola (No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing)
- Kaz Grala (No. 24 Sam Hunt Racing)
- Jordan Anderson (No. 32 Jordan Anderson Racing)
- David Starr (No. 35 Joey Gase Motorsports)
- Josh Williams (No. 45 Alpha Prime Racing)
- Joey Gase (No. 53 Joey Gase Motorsports)
- Leland Honeyman Jr. (No. 70 Cope Family Racing)
- TBA (No. 74 Mike Harmon Racing)
- Mason Maggio (No. 91 DGM Racing x JIM)
- Connor Mosack (No. 99 Viking Motorsports)
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Love's RV Stop 225
- Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
- Time: 4 p.m.
- Laps: 85
- Stages: Laps 20, 40, 85
- Broadcast: FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90
- Last Year's Winner: Grant Enfinger
The Truck Series will also feature a full field, with 36 drivers competing in 36 entries. Here are some notable entries:
- Brent Crews (No. 1 TRICON Garage)
- Norm Benning (No. 6 Norm Benning Racing)
- J.J. Yeley (No. 7 Hendrick Motorsports)
- Kris Wright (No. 16 McAnally Hilgemann Racing)
- Jason White (No. 22 Reaume Brothers Racing)
- Frankie Muniz (No. 33 Reaume Brothers Racing)
- Josh Bilicki (No. 41 Niece Motorsports)
- Caleb Costner (No. 74 Mike Harmon Racing)
- Parker Kligerman (No. 75 Henderson Motorsports)
- Corey LaJoie (No. 77 Spire Motorsports)
Stay tuned for more thrilling NASCAR action at Talladega Superspeedway in October 2025! Be sure to follow The Racing Experts for all the latest updates and insights.
