NASCAR at Talladega: Weekend Preview — Chaos, Odds and a Full Schedule

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Talladega Weekend Preview: Chaos, Odds and a Full Schedule

Talladega becomes the stage for one of the season's most unpredictable races. This weekend features a mix of trucks, Xfinity and Cup cars on the 2.66 mile oval, with a playoff Round of 8 to be decided.

Corey LaJoie remains winless across 310 career starts in NASCARs top three series, and his best Cup, Xfinity or Truck result stands at a fourth place. His Talladega performance is watched as a potential disruptor and a test of endurance in the pack.

Odds, predictions and key storyline

  • The Cup Series championship picture faces one of its most chaotic races of the postseason as Round of 8 battles approach

Weekend schedule

On Saturday, both Xfinity and Cup cars will be racing on the Talladega Superspeedway 2.66 mile oval, setting the stage for a dramatic Sunday scramble.

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