The Jack Link’s 500 returns Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, one of NASCAR’s most unpredictable races, with the green flag set for 3 p.m. ET.
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Apr 27, 2025; Talladega, Alabama, USA; The cars wait for drivers before the NASCAR: Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
How to Watch Jack Link’s 500
- Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Talladega’s 2.66-mile superspeedway is known for pack racing and volatility, where drafting—not pure speed—often determines the outcome. The race is scheduled for 188 laps, and history shows just how chaotic it can be, with frequent lead changes and winners coming from deep in the field. NASCAR statistical data show Talladega regularly produces double-digit lead changes and even winners starting outside the top 10, highlighting how wide open the race tends to be.
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This year’s field is once again stacked, with Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano listed among the early favorites, while drivers like Tyler Reddick, who has been dominant on drafting tracks this season, are also strong contenders. Talladega’s recent history reinforces the unpredictability: 11 different winners in the last 11 races at the track, making it one of the hardest events on the schedule to project.
Ultimately, the Jack Link’s 500 is less about controlling the race and more about surviving it. With tight packs, aggressive drafting, and the ever-present threat of “The Big One,” Sunday’s race will likely come down to positioning and timing in the final laps, where one move can decide everything.
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