For the first time in 2025, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will screw their courage to the sticking place and try to stick at the front of the lead pack in the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega. With the field constantly three-wide and even four-wide inches apart at the highest speeds possible,

They often say you shouldn't put much stock in stock-car qualifying. At Talladega, especially in recent years, that's especially true.