NATALIE DECKER Lines Up Third in O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega

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April 22, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • NATALIE DECKER starts third in O’Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Talladega, her best grid position of the weekend on the 2.66-mile superspeedway behind Patrick Emerling and JJ Yeley.
  • DECKER outqualified established competitors including playoff contenders and former Cup drivers, showcasing strong single-car speed on the high-speed drafting track where pack racing dominates.
  • The No. 35 car’s positioning gives DECKER optimal track position for Friday’s race on the treacherous superspeedway, where qualifying order significantly impacts drafting partnerships and survival strategy.

UPCOMING:

  • O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race – Friday, 5:30 p.m. ET qualifying (The CW App)
  • Cup Series Qualifying – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. ET (Prime Video)

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

NATALIE DECKER

nascar o’reilly auto parts series, nascar xfinity series, talladega superspeedway

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Staff Report
Wed originally appearing on sports.yahoo.com