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‘The Big One’ Strikes Talladega, Wrecks NASCAR Championship Contenders

The Big One has arrived at Talladega, and NASCAR’s championship battle may never look the same. Sunday’s YellaWood 500 took a dramatic turn during Stage 2 on Lap 132 when a massive multicar wreck on the backstretch collected several of…

By Maggie MacKenzie · Yahoo Sports

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:24 PM

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A massive 12-car crash during Stage 2 at Talladega severely damaged several NASCAR championship contenders.
Contenders involved in the multi-car accident included Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, and Bubba Wallace.
A late-race wreck on Lap 183 caused a red flag after Joey Logano flipped onto his roof.

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Major multi-car crashes struck the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, significantly impacting multiple championship contenders. A massive Stage 2 wreck on Lap 132 involved 12 cars, damaging postseason contenders including Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, and Bubba Wallace.

A subsequent late-race crash triggered a red flag after Joey Logano flipped onto his roof and Riley Herbst hit the wall. Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson overcame the chaos to claim a dramatic final-lap victory, extending his championship points lead to 73 points.

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‘The Big One’ Strikes Talladega, Wrecks NASCAR Championship Contenders

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