The NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs Speed Into Talladega
- The Local Vibe
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The NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs are heating up, and this weekend, all eyes turn to the legendary Talladega Superspeedway. Known for its wild finishes and edge-of-your-seat intensity, this 2.66-mile track is where championship dreams are made, or shattered, in the blink of an eye.
This Saturday at 2:30 PM Central, The CW brings fans one of the most unpredictable and exhilarating races of the postseason. Every lap counts as drivers fight for position, drafting in tight packs at over 190 mph, and trying to stay out of “The Big One” the massive multi-car wreck that Talladega is infamous for.
With playoff positions on the line, the tension is sky-high. Expect veteran drivers to showcase their experience while young guns take bold risks for a shot at glory. Each pass could mean the difference between advancing in the championship or going home early.
Where You Can Watch The Race in NW Arkansas & The River Valley
Antenna: 29.2 or 40.2
Cox Cable: 4 or 2004
AT&T U-verse: 30 or 1030
DirecTV: 41
DISH: 21
Where You Can Watch Qualifying
Qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega will take place Saturday, October 18th, at 10:30 AM Central. Qualifying is available for FREE through the CW Streaming app.
Talladega Superspeedway XFinity Series Entry List
Entry | Vehicle # | Driver | Organization |
1 | 00 | Sheldon Creed | Hass Factory Team |
2 | 1 | Carson Kvapil | JR Motorsports |
3 | 2 | Jesse Love | Richard Childress Racing |
4 | 4 | Parker Retzlaff | Alpha Prime Racing |
5 | 5 | Caesar Bacarella | Alpha Prime Racing |
6 | 7 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports |
7 | 07 | Nick Leitz | SS-Green Light Racing |
8 | 8 | Sammy Smith | JR Motorsports |
9 | 10 | Daniel Dye | Kaulig Racing |
10 | 11 | Brenden Queen | Kaulig Racing |
11 | 14 | Garrett Smithley | SS-Green Light Racing |
12 | 16 | Christian Eckes | Kaulig Racing |
13 | 18 | William Sawalich | Joe Gibbs Racing |
14 | 19 | Aric Almirola | Joe Gibbs Racing |
15 | 20 | Brandon Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing |
16 | 21 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing |
17 | 25 | Harrison Burton | AM Racing |
18 | 26 | Dean Thompson | Sam Hunt Racing |
19 | 27 | Jeb Burton | Jordan Anderson Racing |
20 | 28 | Kyle Sieg | RSS Racing |
21 | 31 | Blaine Perkins | Jordan Anderson Racing |
22 | 32 | Jordan Anderson | Jordan Anderson Racing |
23 | 35 | David Starr | Joey Gase Motorsports |
24 | 39 | Ryan Sieg | RSS Racing |
25 | 41 | Sam Mayer | Haas Factory Team |
26 | 42 | Anthony Alfredo | Young's Motorsports |
27 | 44 | Brennan Poole | Alpha Prime Racing |
28 | 45 | Josh Williams | Alpha Prime Racing |
29 | 48 | Nicholas Sanchez | Big Machine Racing |
30 | 51 | Jeremy Clements | Jeremy Clements Racing |
31 | 53 | Joey Gase | Joey Gase Motorsports |
32 | 54 | Taylor Gray | Joe Gibbs Racing |
33 | 70 | Leland Honeyman | Cope Family Racing |
34 | 71 | Ryan Ellis | DGM Racing |
35 | 74 | Carson Ware | Mike Harmon Racing |
36 | 88 | Connor Zilisch | JR Motorsports |
37 | 91 | Mason Maggio | DGM Racing |
38 | 99 | Connor Mosack (i) | Viking Motorsports |