By S.M.A.S.H — May 9, 2026 Talladega did exactly what Talladega always does: it packed the field together, punished mistakes, rewarded patience, and saved the real fight for the final run. The S.M.A.S.H Cup Series rolled into Talladega Superspeedway for a 50-lap battle that delivered everything expected from superspeedway racing — cautions, lead changes, drafting strategy, late-race pressure, and a finish decided by who could stay composed when the field started stacking up.

By S.M.A.S.H — May 2, 2026 The S.M.A.S.H Cup Series closed out the weekend Saturday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and when the lights settled over South Florida, Jacob Szala was the driver standing in victory lane. In a 100-lap Cup Series race that tested patience, speed, tire management, and late-race execution, Szala put together the kind of performance that sends a message. He started fourth, led 84 of 100 laps, and controlled the race when it mattered most. The race