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NASCAR Results Today: Jack Link’s 500 Winner, Cup Series Stage Results at Talladega
TL;DR
Connor Zilisch won his first Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway during the Jack Link’s 500. The race featured a major wreck in the second stage, impacting several top drivers.
Key points
- Connor Zilisch won his first Cup Series race
- The race took place at Talladega Superspeedway
- A major wreck occurred in the second stage
- Several top drivers were involved in the wreck
- Penalties affected the finishing positions of key drivers
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Talladega Superspeedway
Connor ZilischJack Link’s 500Bubba WallaceRyan Blaney
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Who won the NASCAR race today? Connor Zilisch won his first Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, delivering an iconic moment with his celebration with a drive around the track as he sat out of the car. It capped off a chaotic race at Dega.
After an uneventful Stage 1, “The Big One” came minutes into the second stage at Dega with a massive wreck that took out the likes of Bubba Wallace, Ryan Blaney, William Byron, Joey Logano and Kyle Larson. On top of that, penalties prevented Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch and Chase Briscoe from finishing inside the top 15.
Let’s dive into the NASCAR results today from Talladega. We’re beginning with the full Jack Link’s 500 results, including total points accrued, at Dega. Further below that you can find the Cup Series Stage results today.
Related: Massive NASCAR Wreck at Talladega Superspeedway
Jack Link’s 500 Results at Talladega
Here are the NASCAR results from Talladega Superspeedway.
| Position | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carson Hocevar | 55 points |
| 2 | Chris Buescher | 50 points — (15 stage points) |
| 3 |
Q&A
Who won the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega?
Connor Zilisch won the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
What caused the major wreck during the NASCAR race at Talladega?
The major wreck, known as 'The Big One', occurred minutes into the second stage and involved multiple drivers.
Which drivers were involved in the Talladega wreck?
Drivers involved in the wreck included Bubba Wallace, Ryan Blaney, William Byron, Joey Logano, and Kyle Larson.
What penalties affected the NASCAR race results at Talladega?
Penalties prevented Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, and Chase Briscoe from finishing inside the top 15.
