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NASCAR at Talladega, starting lineup for 2026 Jack Link’s 500
TL;DR
NASCAR's Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega is set for April 26, 2026, with Tyler Reddick starting on the pole position. Reddick, a championship favorite, has already secured five wins this season.
Key points
- Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega is on April 26, 2026
- Tyler Reddick starts on the pole position
- Reddick has three consecutive wins this season
- Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin are top contenders
- Reddick is a championship favorite
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NASCAR returns on Sunday, April 26, for the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Motor Speedway in Lincoln, Alabama. Once again, Tyler Reddick and the No. 23 Toyota of Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing will start on the pole.
Reddick, who started the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season with three consecutive wins, including the Daytona 500, is one of the championship favorites and already has five wins under his belt.
Last week, Reddick won the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway.
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Starting on the outside will be Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Chevrolet, followed by Denny Hamlin in the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, and Reddick’s teammate, Bubba Wallace.
Sunday’s race will begin at approximately 3:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
The Jack Link’s 500 will run 188 laps around Talladega’s 2.66-mile track for a total of 500.8 miles. Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer, and Kevin Harvick will be on the call.
Where will your favorite driver start Sunday afternoon’s race?
A full look at the starting lineup for the Jack Link’s 500 can be seen below.
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NASCAR at Talladega, Jack Link’s 500 Starting Lineup
Q&A
Who is starting on the pole for the 2026 Jack Link’s 500?
Tyler Reddick and the No. 23 Toyota of Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing will start on the pole.
What recent achievements does Tyler Reddick have in the 2026 NASCAR season?
Tyler Reddick has three consecutive wins to start the season, including the Daytona 500 and the AdventHealth 400.
Who are the top contenders starting behind Tyler Reddick at Talladega?
Starting behind Reddick are Kyle Larson in the No. 5 Chevrolet and Denny Hamlin in the No. 11 Toyota.
When is the 2026 Jack Link’s 500 scheduled to take place?
The 2026 Jack Link’s 500 is scheduled for Sunday, April 26.
