This Week

WINSTON CUP

Talladega 500

When: Today, qualifying (FX, 4 p.m., tape); Sunday, race (Channel 11, 10:30 a.m.).

Where: Talladega Superspeedway (tri-oval, 2.66 miles, 33 degrees banking in turns); Talladega, Ala.

Race distance: 188 laps, 500 miles.

Next race: NAPA Auto Parts 500, April 28, Fontana.

BUSCH GRAND NATIONAL

Talladega 300

When: Thursday, qualifying; Saturday, race (Channel 11, 11 a.m.).

Where: Talladega Superspeedway.

Race distance: 312 miles, 117 laps.

Next race: Auto Club 300, April 27, Fontana.

INDY RACING LEAGUE

Firestone Indy 225

When: Saturday, qualifying, 8:30 a.m.; Sunday, race (Channel 7, 10 a.m.)

Where: Nazareth Speedway (tri-oval, 1 mile, 1-degree banking in turn 1, 4 degrees in turn 2, 6 degrees in turns 3-4); Nazareth, Pa.

Race distance: 225 miles, 225 laps.

Next race: Indianapolis 500, May 26, Indianapolis.