NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega live updates, highlights, leaderboard
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Key Points:
- The NASCAR Cup Series held the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, with Tyler Reddick starting on pole after qualifying was canceled due to rain.
- The race featured a major crash known as the "Big One" on lap 115, triggered by Bubba Wallace spinning and involving around 27 cars, including notable drivers like Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, and Joey Logano.
- Ryan Preece won Stage 1 despite fuel-saving challenges, while NASCAR adjusted the first stage to 98 laps to encourage more aggressive racing rather than fuel conservation.
- Pit road penalties affected key contenders such as Denny Hamlin, who was penalized for speeding, impacting his race strategy.
- The event was broadcast on FOX with additional streaming options, and live updates highlighted intense drafting and strategic racing typical of Talladega's superspeedway format.
