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Taylor Gray eliminated from O'Reilly championship contention after Talladega crash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Taylor Gray eliminated from O'Reilly championship contention after Talladega crash

Summary

Taylor Gray is out of the running for the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series championship following a difficult race at Talladega Superspeedway on October 29. After starting 17th and initially finishing seventh in Stage 1, Gray's race took a turn on Lap 57 when a multicar accident, triggered by contact with Harrison Burton, caused him to finish in 21st place. This result leaves Gray eighth in the Chase standings, 155 points behind leader Jesse Love, effectively eliminating him from championship contention before the final two races.

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By the Numbers

•Gray started 17th and finished 21st in The Progress Group 250.
•He led one lap and earned four championship points in Stage 1.
•Gray was involved in a crash that affected his track position.
•He remains eighth in championship standings with 2,246 points.
•Gray is 155 points behind championship leader Jesse Love.

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