Tyler Reddick secures pole position for Jack Link's 500 at Talladega

10 articles · Updated · Oklahoman.com · Apr 26

Reddick is awarded pole after rain cancels qualifying, with 41 cars entered but only 40 starting; Casey Mears did not qualify.
The starting lineup was set by NASCAR's rule book metric, following Reddick's win last week at Kansas.
The Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway covers 188 laps and will be broadcast nationally on FOX, with multiple streaming and radio options available for fans.

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