NASCAR returns to the high banks of Alabama in April and October of 2027
TALLADEGA, Ala. (Aug. 6, 2026) – Talladega Superspeedway announced today that once again the famed superspeedway will play a crucial role during The Chase as NASCAR returns to high banks of Alabama in April and October of 2027. Fans will have two opportunities to witness a full slate of high-stakes racing at the biggest and baddest track in NASCAR.
The traditional spring weekend returns with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR Cup Series providing an opportunity to gain points in a pivotal superspeedway clash early in the season April 24-25, 2027.
In the fall, The Chase will be in full swing as all three NASCAR national series head back to Talladega Superspeedway Oct. 29-31, 2027. The October race weekend will be pivotal to helping set the field for drivers who will compete for a championship at the end of the 2027 season.
“It’s an honor for Talladega Superspeedway to continue to have two race weekends giving our fans multiple opportunities to experience high-stakes action at this incredible venue,” said Josh Harris, Region President, Talladega Superspeedway and Darlington Raceway. “Looking up into the grandstands and seeing the passion the fans have for NASCAR in the heart of Alabama is extremely rewarding and we look forward to seeing action-packed racing return next spring and fall.”
Below are the dates for the 2027 NASCAR races at Talladega Superspeedway:
April 24-25
Saturday, April 24 – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series races
Sunday, April 25 – NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500
Oct. 29-31
Friday, Oct. 29 – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225
Saturday, Oct. 30 – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series The Progress Group 250
Sunday, Oct. 31 – NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500
Earlier this year, Spire Motorsports driver Carson Hocevar won his first career NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega. The 23-year-old Michigan native edged out Chris Buescher for a thrilling victory, which included a one-of-a-kind celebration post-race in which he sat on the window ledge of the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet while taking a victory pass in front of the grandstands.
Fans can still catch plenty of race action this fall as part of The Chase at Talladega Superspeedway kicking off Friday, Oct. 23, with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225 followed by the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series The Progress Group 250 on Saturday, Oct. 24.
The excitement continues into Sunday, Oct. 25, with the return of the YellaWood 500 as the NASCAR Cup Series drivers prepare to tackle the iconic 33-degree banking.
For ticketing information and more details about upcoming events, including the YellaWood 500 race weekend, visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com.
Fans are also encouraged to keep up with all the happenings at Talladega Superspeedway by following along on X, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as in the NASCAR Tracks App for the latest speedway news.
About Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway is the most competitive racetrack on the NASCAR schedule (record 88 lead changes in 188 laps), the highest-banked (33 degrees) and the longest (2.66 miles), as well as the most fun and fan-friendly. Three-and four-wide racing at 200 mph are a norm at Talladega Superspeedway, along with nail-biting, photo finishes. For information, visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or call 1-877-Go2-DEGA.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
