STEM Day Presented by First Bank of Alabama Returns for Fall Race Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway
East Central Alabama students set to participate in a full day of interactive learning stations
TALLADEGA, Ala. (Oct. 20, 2026) – Talladega Superspeedway announced today that STEM Day Presented by First Bank of Alabama will return for the upcoming fall race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. East Central Alabama students are set to participate in a full day of interactive learning stations including the chance to talk with NASCAR drivers.
“STEM Day is an incredible opportunity to spark curiosity for our local Alabama students and give them a hands-on look at NASCAR,” said Josh Harris, Region President, Talladega Superspeedway and Darlington Raceway. “Partnering with First Bank of Alabama, STEM Day shows how science, technology, math and engineering power our sport. It’s a great opportunity to get students more interested in NASCAR and help develop potential career paths for them in the future.”
Over 400 5th-9th grade students will be in attendance for STEM Day from the following schools: Ivalee Elementary School, Rainbow Middle School, Gatson High School, Woodland High School, Sardis Middle School, and West End High School. First Bank of Alabama has sponsored STEM Day at the track since 2019 for both the spring and fall Talladega Superspeedway race weekends.
Students from the schools will participate in various learning stations including driver Q&A’s, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series garage tours, Racing Electronics, a bus parade lap around the track, and more. The students will also get lunch provided to them by Papa Johns pizza and will leave with t-shirts and swag bags once the activities are completed. STEM Day gives these students an opportunity to learn more about NASCAR and explore career opportunities that exist within racing and the STEM world.
"Talladega Superspeedway and First Bank of Alabama have had a long partnership to give local students meaningful, hands-on STEM experiences over the years,” said Chad Jones, First Bank of Alabama President and CEO. “Seeing the excitement on students’ faces as they learn in an engaging environment is a powerful reminder that an early spark of curiosity can lead to a lifelong passion and, ultimately, a future career. We are grateful to the school systems, parents
and teachers who make this program possible, and we are proud to help students better understand both the opportunities within STEM and the tremendous impact of having this 2.66-mile economic engine right here in our backyard."
Fans can still catch plenty of race action this fall as part of The Chase at Talladega Superspeedway kicking off Friday, Oct. 23, with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225 followed by the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series The Progress Group 250 on Saturday, Oct. 24.
The excitement continues into Sunday, Oct. 25, with the return of the YellaWood 500 as the NASCAR Cup Series drivers prepare to tackle the iconic 33-degree banking.
For ticketing information and more details about upcoming events, including the YellaWood 500 race weekend, visitwww.talladegasuperspeedway.com.
Fans are also encouraged to keep up with all the happenings at TalladegaSuperspeedway by following along onX,Facebook, andInstagram, as well asinthe NASCAR TracksAppfor the latest speedway news.
AboutTalladegaSuperspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway is the most competitive racetrack on the NASCAR schedule (record 88 lead changes in 188 laps), the highest-banked (33 degrees) and the longest (2.66 miles), as well as the most fun and fan-friendly. Three-and four-wide racing at 200 mph are a norm at Talladega Superspeedway, along with nail-biting, photo finishes. For information, visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or call 1-877-Go2-DEGA.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
About First Bank of Alabama
First Bank of Alabama, based in Talladega, AL, is the banking subsidiary of FirstBanc of Alabama, Inc., and a full-service community bank with approximately $1.36 billion in total assets. Formed in 1848, First Bank of Alabama is the oldest continuously operated bank in the state of Alabama and operates offices in Talladega, Wedowee, Sylacauga, Oxford, Ranburne, Lincoln, Roanoke, Munford, Heflin, Clanton, Woodland, Ashland, Anniston, Childersburg, Jacksonville, Fort Payne, Rainsville, and Ider. For more information, please visit www.fbal.bank.
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