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NASCAR Predictions Talladega: 5 Bold Projections and a First-Time Winner
TL;DR
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway for the Jack Link’s 500 this weekend. Predictions include Kyle Busch winning the pole and a forecast for a first-time winner.
Key points
- NASCAR Cup Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway
- Jack Link’s 500 race on Sunday afternoon
- Kyle Busch predicted to win the pole
- Bold predictions include a first-time winner
- Predictions cover stage winners and race outcomes
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Who wins the NASCAR race this weekend? Dega has arrived, with the Cup Series headed to Talladega Superspeedway for the Jack Link’s 500 on Sunday afternoon. As we do every week, our NASCAR predictions attempt to project what will happen, from who wins the pole to stage winners and who makes it to victory lane.
Let’s dive into our Jack Link’s 500 predictions at Talladega.
Kyle Busch Wins the Pole at Dega
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The lone bright spot for the No. 8 team this season came when it won the pole at the Daytona 500. During this Kyle Busch winless streak, superspeedways have been one of the few tracks where he’s had some success. Richard Childress Racing, for as much as it does wrong with the car setup everywhere else, knows how to build its cars for Talladega, as evidenced by Busch’s 3.3 average starting position since 2024. At the track where he qualified fourth in the spring race of 2024 and second in spring 2025, Busch gets the pole on Saturday at Dega.
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Austin Cindric Wins Stage 1
Q&A
Who is predicted to win the pole at the Talladega NASCAR race?
Kyle Busch is predicted to win the pole at the Talladega NASCAR race.
What are the bold predictions for the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega?
The bold predictions include projections for the race winner, stage winners, and a first-time winner.
When is the Jack Link’s 500 NASCAR race scheduled?
The Jack Link’s 500 NASCAR race is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
What makes Talladega Superspeedway significant in NASCAR?
Talladega Superspeedway is known for its high-speed races and is one of the most iconic tracks in NASCAR.
