NASCAR reduces drag in Cup cars for Talladega race this Sunday
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 1:33 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
For the upcoming NASCAR Cup race at Talladega, the rear spoiler will be shortened to 3.5 inches, further cutting drag on the cars. This follows a 4-inch reduction used at Daytona during the summer, which drivers felt improved racing conditions. Denny Hamlin expressed optimism about the changes, noting that racers will have to adapt to the track's unique characteristics. Other drivers, including Chase Elliott and William Byron, echoed sentiments of uncertainty but also confidence in the potential for faster speeds and more separation in the drafting. The race is scheduled for this Sunday.
- •NASCAR shortens rear spoiler to 3.5 inches for Talladega race.
- •Drivers expect improved drafting and racing conditions.
- •Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott shared thoughts on track dynamics.
- •The race is set for Sunday, October 29.
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — There will be even less drag in Cup cars at Talladega on Sunday
- 1:33 AMMotorsport.com — There will be even less drag in Cup cars at Talladega on Sunday
"Ultimately, one half an inch fewer of spoiler is not expected to fundamentally change the racing at Talladega on Sunday but everyone in the Cup Series field is expecting continued directional positivity. For the summer race at Daytona, NASCAR reduced the rear spoiler length from 7” to 4” to reduce the overall drag on the NextGen during superspeedway races. Drivers generally felt they could ...Keep reading
"After progress at Daytona, NASCAR is going even further in that direction
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 1:33 AMThere will be even less drag in Cup cars at Talladega on Sunday
After progress at Daytona, NASCAR is going even further in that direction
- Motorsport.comOct 25, 2026, 1:33 AMThere will be even less drag in Cup cars at Talladega on Sunday
Ultimately, one half an inch fewer of spoiler is not expected to fundamentally change the racing at Talladega on Sunday but everyone in the Cup Series field is expecting continued directional positivity. For the summer race at Daytona, NASCAR reduced the rear spoiler length from 7” to 4” to reduce the overall drag on the NextGen during superspeedway races. Drivers generally felt they could ...Keep reading
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