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NASCAR lineup at Talladega: Starting order, pole for 2026 Jack Link's 500 after qualifying cancelled for rain
TL;DR
The qualifying for the 2026 Jack Link's 500 at Talladega was cancelled due to rain, affecting the starting order. Tyler Reddick will start on the pole position.
Key points
- Qualifying for the 2026 Jack Link's 500 was cancelled.
- Rain caused the cancellation of qualifying.
- Tyler Reddick will start on the pole position.
- The starting order is affected by the weather.
- Talladega is known for its iconic racing events.
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Even Mother Nature herself is a Tyler Reddick fan.
Rain descended upon Talladega's iconic thoroughfare on Saturday morning, bringing out the red flag.
Reddick was the beneficiary of the slick conditions, climbing to the top of the starting lineup. It's a place he has grown increasingly familiar with in recent months.
With that, here's what you need to know about the pole-sitter and starting order for the 2026 Jack Link's 500 at Talladega.
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Who won the Jack Link's 500 pole for 2026?
Qualifying was canceled due to inclement weather. Qualifying results were determined by the rule book metric, with Tyler Reddick capturing the pole -- his fifth of the season.
Reddick will look to continue his hot streak at another one of NASCAR's hallowed ground. Following his triumph at Kansas, Reddick is up to five wins in the Cup Series season. He is one of just four drivers in NASCAR's modern era to win five of the first nine races in NASCAR's top flight, joining Richard Petty (1975), Cale Yarborough (1977) and Dale Earnhardt Sr. (1987).
Reddick will be joined by Hendrick Motorsport standout Kyle Larson on the front row. His 23XI Racing teammate, Bubba Wallace, will start in the second row alongside 23XI Racing co-owner Denny Hamlin.
Q&A
Why was the qualifying for the 2026 Jack Link's 500 cancelled?
The qualifying was cancelled due to rain, which brought out the red flag.
Who is starting on the pole for the 2026 Jack Link's 500?
Tyler Reddick will start on the pole position for the race.
What is the starting order for the 2026 Jack Link's 500 at Talladega?
The starting order has been affected by the cancellation of qualifying, with Tyler Reddick on the pole.
When is the 2026 Jack Link's 500 scheduled to take place?
The 2026 Jack Link's 500 is scheduled to take place at Talladega, but the exact date is not specified in the article.
