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NASCAR warns drivers at Talladega for failing to meet minimum speed

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 2:03 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

NASCAR warns drivers at Talladega for failing to meet minimum speed

Summary

During the first stage of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega on October 28, race control issued warnings to nearly the entire field for not maintaining minimum speed limits. Most drivers, aiming for fuel conservation, slowed down significantly, prompting NASCAR to threaten black flags for those who did not comply. The only exceptions were the three RFK Racing drivers, who continued to race at a competitive pace. This development has raised concerns about the balance between fuel strategy and compliance with NASCAR's race regulations.

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By the Numbers

•NASCAR warned drivers about minimum speed violations.
•Most drivers slowed down for fuel-saving strategies.
•RFK Racing's three drivers maintained competitive speeds.
•Black flags were threatened for non-compliance.
•The Cup Series race is taking place today at Talladega.

Latest Updates

2:03 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR warned nearly the full field at Talladega for minimum speed violations
2:03 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR warned nearly the full field at Talladega for minimum speed violations

What they're saying

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NASCAR threatened a good portion of the field during the first stage of Sunday’s Cup Series race with a black flag if they did not pick up the pace and meet minimum speed. In the name of fuel saving, everyone except the three RFK Racing drivers began puttering around the 2.66-mile superspeedway, and that triggered race control with automatic notifications of cars that were below minimum ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com