Legacy Motor Club heads to Talladega for Sunday’s YellaWood 500, with Erik Jones aiming to turn a history of near-wins into a victory and John Hunter Nemechek seeking a strong finish in the closing stretch of the season. The 2.66-mile race is the Cup Series’ 34th of 36 events.

By the Numbers
  • Jones: 19 previous Cup starts at Talladega; 3 top-five and 8 top-10 finishes.
  • Nemechek: 7 Cup starts at Talladega; 2 top-10 finishes.
  • Race: October 25 at 2 p.m. EDT; broadcast on NBC, streaming on MAX.
Yes, But

Jones has been competitive at Talladega, including a second-place finish in 2020, but says he has yet to convert those opportunities into a win. Nemechek is encouraged by the team’s past superspeedway pace, though a strong result is not guaranteed on a track where race outcomes can turn quickly.

What's Next

Legacy Motor Club’s No. 42 and No. 43 teams will try to capitalize on their superspeedway experience Sunday as the season enters its final three races.

Bottom Line

Talladega offers Jones a chance to break through and both drivers an opportunity to build momentum before the season ends.