NASCAR at Talladega live race updates, results, highlights from YellaWood 500

Few NASCAR tracks are more iconic than Talladega Superspeedway. The 2.66-mile monster is perhaps the most grueling ride Cup Series drivers can experience. If you need evidence of that, just ask Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson, who suffered a massive wreck at ‘Dega in 2019.

As the 2022 Cup Series playoffs stop at one of the jewels of Alabama sporting culture, Sunday’s outlook is more unpredictable than usual.

Part of the reason is that the playoffs have been all over the place. Between wrecks, faulty cars and strong displays by non-playoff drivers, the series has yet to have a playoff driver win a postseason race.

And uncertainty thrives at Talladega. It’s a place where drivers are one wrong move away from heading to the garage. Larson, the reigning Cup Series champion and playoff driver this year, has just three top-10 finishes at the track.

All of this is to say that, above all else, Sunday’s race should be entertaining. It will also almost certainly be chaotic. But at this point in the postseason, which race isn’t?

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The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Sunday’s playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway. Follow along below for all the highlights and results from the YellaWood 500 as they happen.

NASCAR at Talladega live updates, results, highlights

(All times Eastern)

Updates will start closer to the race’s 2 p.m. ET start time.

What time does the NASCAR race start today?

• Race: YellaWood 500
• Date: Sunday, Oct. 2
• Start time: 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT

The YellaWood 500 is listed to start at 2 p.m. ET, although the green flag is scheduled to wave at 2:04 p.m. ET.

What channel is NASCAR on today?

• TV channel: NBC (U.S.) | TSN3 (Canada)
• Live stream: Peacock, fuboTV
• Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Sunday’s race will be broadcast on NBC in the United States. Canadian viewers can follow the action on TSN3.

Leading the way for NBC’s coverage is Rick Allen, who will handle the lap-by-lap call. He’ll be joined by longtime Cup Series driver Jeff Burton, NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte.

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Those without cable can find Sunday’s race on Peacock, and on fuboTV, which offers a free trial.

Starting lineup for Talladega playoff race

(P) Playoff driver
(R) Injury replacement for Alex Bowman