Venue & Race Info
Location: Talladega Superspeedway, 3366 Speedway Blvd, Lincoln, AL
Track Specs: 2.66-mile tri-oval, steep banking, restrictor-plate style pack racing
Race Distance: 94 laps / 250 miles (225 miles official distance)
Start Time: Friday, October 17, 2025, 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET
Broadcast: FOX Sports, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Weather Update
Talladega Forecast (Oct. 17, 2025): Sunny skies, 72°F at green flag, light winds (5–8 mph). Perfect superspeedway conditions.
Injury / Team News
No major driver injuries reported.
Teams expected to bring fresh superspeedway chassis; spotters will play a critical role in drafting strategy.
Driver Matchups
Connor Zilisch — betting favorite, strong superspeedway record, aggressive closer.
Justin Allgaier — veteran with Xfinity and Truck superspeedway success.
Aric Almirola — Cup veteran, restrictor-plate specialist, dangerous in closing laps.
Rajah Caruth (Spire Motorsports) — finished top-5 at Talladega in 2024, rising star.
Matt Mills (Niece Motorsports) — won a stage at Talladega in 2024 before “the big one” ended his day.
Series Context & Team Records
Playoff Picture: This is race 2 of the Round of 8. A win locks a driver into the Championship 4 at Phoenix.
Niece Motorsports: 22 Talladega starts, 2 top-5s, 4 top-10s.
Spire Motorsports: Best Talladega Truck finish was 3rd with Rajah Caruth in 2024.
Recent Form
Superspeedway races in 2025 have averaged 12+ cautions and frequent multi-truck wrecks.
Drafting partners and manufacturer alliances (Chevy vs. Ford vs. Toyota) will heavily influence outcomes.
Series History at Talladega
Known for unpredictable finishes — last 5 winners all came from outside the top 10 starting positions.
Average margin of victory: under 0.1 seconds in 3 of last 5 races.
Betting Trends
Favorites rarely win at Talladega; last 3 Truck races here were won by drivers at +1000 or longer.
Underdogs with drafting skill and patient strategy often cash.
“The Big One” typically eliminates 8–12 trucks, creating chaos for bettors.
