Talladega Starting Lineup: October 2020 (NASCAR Cup Series)

NASCAR starting lineup for Talladega Superspeedway

This weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series unloads in Talladega, Alabama. The 2.5-mile track is set to host the NASCAR Playoffs.

View the 2020 Talladega starting lineup below.

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This is the second race in the round of 12 in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Only two races remain in the round before four more drivers are eliminated. With Talladega and the Roval in the same round, this is the wildcard round, anything can happen.

The starting positions for Sunday’s race are already set. Denny Hamlin will roll from the pole positions. Kurt Busch is set to complete the front row.

How do they set the lineup for Talladega?

There’s no practice or qualifying sessions for the rest of the year. Previously, race lineups were set via a random draw. Now, a weighted system determines the starting lineup.

-50% on finishing position from previous race.

-35% on points position after previous race.

-15% on fastest race lap from previous race.


Talladega Speedway
Entry List
NASCAR Cup Series
October 4, 2020

Car | Driver | Sponsor

1. #11 Denny Hamlin
FedEx Express

2. #1 Kurt Busch
Gearwrench

3. #19 Martin Truex Jr
Bass Pro Shops

4. #88 Alex Bowman
Chevy Goods / Patriot Foundation

5. #4 Kevin Harvick
Jimmy John’s

6. #18 Kyle Busch
M&M’s

7. #2 Brad Keselowski
Discount Tire

8. #22 Joey Logano
Shell Pennzoil

9. #14 Clint Bowyer
Rush Truck Centers / Bluedef

10. #9 Chase Elliott
NAPA Auto Parts

11. #10 Aric Almirola
Smithfield Power Bites

12. #3 Austin Dillon
Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Off Road

13. #21 Matt DiBenedetto
Menards / Tuscany

14. #12 Ryan Blaney
Menards / Pennzoil

15. #17 Chris Buescher
SunnyD

16. #20 Erik Jones
Sport Clips

17. #48 Jimmie Johnson
Ally

18. #41 Cole Custer
HaasTooling.com

19. #6 Ryan Newman
Guaranteed Rate

20. #42 Matt Kenseth
Credit One Bank

21. #24 William Byron
HendrickCars.com

22. #95 Christopher Bell
Rheem

23. #38 John Hunter Nemechek
Speedy Cash

24. #34 Michael McDowell
Love’s Travel Stops

25. #37 Ryan Preece
Kroger

26. #47 Ricky Stenhouse Jr
Hungry Jack

27. #43 Bubba Wallace
World Wide Technology

28. #13 Ty Dillon
Geico For Your RV

29. #32 Corey LaJoie
Schluter Systems

30. #8 Tyler Reddick
CAT Next Gen Dozer

31. #96 Daniel Suarez
Team USA Toyota

32. #15 Brennan Poole
TBA

33. #00 Quin Houff
Permatex

34. #27 JJ Yeley
TBA

35. #77 JJ Yeley
Parts Plus

36. #51 Joey Gase
TBA

37. #66 Timmy Hill
Trump 2020

38. #53 Josh Bilicki
TBA

39. #62 Brendan Gaughan
Beard Motorsports / South Point

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