Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson among drivers forecasting their outcomes at Talladega playoff race

Predicting who will win at Talladega Superspeedway has been difficult for NASCAR drivers and fans alike. Playoff drivers like Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, and others have now discussed their ideal outcomes for the upcoming YellaWood 500 race at 'Dega with senior journalist Bob Pockrass.

Since its inception in 1969, Talladega Superspeedway has been one of the most unpredictable tracks on the NASCAR calendar. The 2.66-mile-long tri-oval track is known for creating multi-car wrecks in almost every race. Located in Alabama, 'Dega is also popular for changing weather conditions, making it challenging for teams to plan race strategy.

Despite the challenges, Talladega Superspeedway has been responsible for shaping the history of NASCAR, with moments such as Buddy Baker crossing the 200 miles-per-hour barrier or Bill Elliott's victory from two laps down in 1985. Now, ahead of the YellaWood 500 race, several drivers have forecasted their outcomes.

Here's a look at FOX Sports NASCAR reporter Pockrass' post on X, captioned:

"And here are some of the answers in video format. Drivers were asked before the playoffs started what finish would they take at Talladega."

"I'd like to just finish. At Talladega, I think, would be good. But more specifically, anything in the top 10, I think would be a good day," Chase Elliott said.

"I would take a fifth. I would take any amount of stage points, and I would take a top 10. And I would take a 10th at Talladega, and I would be happy with that day," Kyle Larson commented.

Apart from Elliott and Larson, other drivers who shared their opinions in the video were Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, Alex Bowman, Chase Briscoe, Harrison Burton, William Byron, and Denny Hamlin.

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“You guys got your money’s worth today" - Kyle Larson on delivering the closest win in NASCAR history at Kansas Speedway

The AdventHealth 400 race at Kansas Speedway in May had one of the most remarkable moments of the 2024 Cup Series season. Kyle Larson delivered the closest victory in the history of NASCAR, winning the race by a margin of just 0.001 seconds against Chris Buescher.

“That race from start to finish was amazing. That first stage was incredible. The second stage at the end was fun, and then that whole last stage with the wrecks and cautions and then fuel strategy and tires running long and all that was wild," Larson said in a post-race interview.

“You guys got your money’s worth today, and I’m just proud to be a part of the show,” He added.

As of now, Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson is placed fourth in the drivers' standings, behind William Byron, Ryan Blaney, and Christopher Bell. He will likely be looking at maximizing his result in the upcoming YellaWood 500 race at Talladega.