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A make-or-break matchup in the Round of 8 of the Playoffs, the 2025 YellaWood 500 will see the NASCAR Cup Series return to Talladega Superspeedway.
Talladega is a wild card, a beast with a mind of its own, and not just another destination on the itinerary. Every year, this enormous oval upends the championship picture, shattering some hopes and igniting others.
Those seated below the cut line must contend with a combination of a high-wire act and an uphill climb due to the white-knuckle pack racing and the constant threat of The Big One.
The only driver likely to get any sleep this week is Denny Hamlin, who just won in Las Vegas. The field as a whole? Knowing that one mistake may ruin their playoff run, they are pacing the floor.
Talladega could be the ultimate equalizer, aside from the Charlotte ROVAL. Underdogs can emerge from the shadows and ruin the playoff celebration there.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about 2025 YellaWood 500 race, including TV Channel, streaming options, radio station and starting grid.
NASCAR radio station for Talladega Playoff
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 90
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What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama
- Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Time: 2:00 p.m. ET or 11:00 a.m. PT
- Length: 188 laps (500 miles) on the 2.66-mile oval
- Purse: $9,797,935
The Talladega playoff race is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. ET or 11:00 a.m. PT on Sunday, October 19.
The race will be held at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama. Stage 1 ends at Lap 60. Stage 2 ends at Lap 120. Stage 3 ends at Lap 188.
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