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The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the 2026 Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, and the entry list has been revealed.
NASCAR released the 2026 Jack Link's 500 and O'Reilly Series entry list for Talladega on Monday afternoon. Talladega is the first superspeedway track since EchoPark Speedway in late February, but it won't feature the Truck Series. The NASCAR level has an off-weekend.
All 36 full-time drivers are present for the 2026 Jack Link's 500 on Sunday afternoon. This is the second season in the charter system's history in which all 36 entries have a full-time competitor. Jesse Love (Richard Childress Racing), Joey Gase (NY Racing Team), Casey Mears (Beard Motorsports), Chad Finchum (Garage 66), and Daniel Dye (Live Fast Motorsports) are the open entries, making it a 41-driver field. One driver will miss the show.
Below, you can check out the NASCAR entry list for the Cup Series race at Talladega in April 2026!
The open entries include Jesse Love, Joey Gase, Casey Mears, Chad Finchum, and Daniel Dye.
This entry list marks the second season in NASCAR's charter system where all 36 entries feature full-time competitors.
The 2026 Jack Link's 500 is scheduled for Sunday afternoon in April 2026.
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This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: NASCAR Cup Series entry list for Talladega in April 2026