For the first time in two years, the Xfinity Series is back at Talladega for a playoff race and spots to advance are still open.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has cleared the air about his racing future in a recent episode of his podcast, Dale Jr. Download, leaving the door slightly open for a potential return next year. Having competed selectively in the NASCAR Xfinity Series since stepping away from full-time racing in 2017,

The NASCAR weekend at Talladega kicks off with the Truck Series events on Friday, October 4, followed by the Xfinity Series on Saturday. The main event, the NASCAR Cup Series race, billed as "YellaWood 500," is scheduled for Sunday October 6, at 2 p.m. ET.