TPG 250 set to take place in the Round of 8 on Oct. 24, 2026
TALLADEGA, Ala. (Jan. 8, 2026) – Talladega Superspeedway announced today The Progress Group has been named the race entitlement sponsor for the fall NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway. The TPG 250 is set to take place in the Round of 8 on Oct. 24, 2026.
“This new partnership with The Progress Group strengthens an already electric playoff weekend and we’re proud to have them be represented at Talladega Superspeedway,” said Brian Crichton, Talladega Superspeedway President. “The Progress Group is an incredibly dynamic, company that shares the same passion for innovation and serving others. This partnership represents the perfect fit as we continue to provide an unforgettable experience for our fans.”
For 53 years, The Progress Group has provided comprehensive industrial manufacturing, engineering, and support services designed to keep critical operations running at full strength. Over 150 companies have been serviced across the Department of War, power generation, manufacturing, and mission-critical operations that rely on trusted technical expertise.
In 2020, The Progress Group launched Progress Defense Corporation, a dedicated division focused on defense-related work. This strengthened the company’s capabilities in high-precision services, controlled data handling, and specialized industrial support with defense-sector requirements.
This year, Progress Defense Corporation continued its strategic growth and expanded operations into Alabama. A new 55,000 square foot warehouse and supply-management facility opened in Alexandria, AL. The new facility and warehouse strengthen the company’s regional presence, enhancing the ability to support large-scale industrial, transportation and defense-related logistics. Expanded storage, streamlined material handling, and improved distribution capabilities are just some of the benefits of expanding into Alabama.
“The Progress Group Inc. is proud to partner with Talladega Superspeedway and collaborate with a future focused team ready to tackle your toughest challenges,” said Stevan Desancic, President of The Progress Group. “Our values of integrity, accountability, and craftsmanship guide every decision and commitment we make. Our vision is commitment to shaping future mission-critical operations through innovation, engineering, excellence and long- term reliability.”
The spring race weekend action at Talladega kicks off on Saturday, April 25, with a doubleheader. The ARCA Menards Series will hit the track for the Alabama Manufactured Housing 200 followed by the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Ag-Pro 300 at 4:00 p.m. ET. On Sunday, April 26, the NASCAR Cup Series stars will duke it out during the Jack Link’s 500 to close out the weekend at 3:00 p.m. ET.
For ticketing information and more details about upcoming events, including the Jack Link’s 500 race weekend, visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com.
Fans are also encouraged to keep up with all the happenings at Talladega Superspeedway by following along on X, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as in the NASCAR Tracks App for the latest speedway news.
About Talladega Superspeedway
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 The Progress Group
The Progress Group (TPG) for 53 years has provided comprehensive industrial manufacturing, engineering, and support services designed to keep critical operations running at full strength. Our facility delivers precision machining, large scale lifting, equipment overhaul, mobile field service, supply chain management, and secure technology integration.
TPG has served over 150 companies across Department of War, power generation, steel mills, nuclear plants, manufacturing and mission-critical operations that rely on trusted technical expertise. The Progress Group has also served over 3 million people who rely on these operations every day, from war fighters, essential workers, technicians and engineers to community partners and end-users who depend on safe and reliable performance.
TPG has and is moving forward into the future with various initiatives. In 2020, TPG established a dedicated division to defense related work, Progress Defense Corporation (PDC). In 2025 TPG expanded operations to Alabama with the development of a 55,000 sq. ft. warehouse and supply management facility. This strengthens the company’s regional presence and enhances its ability to support large scale industrial, transportation, and defense-related logistics.
For more info on The Progress Group Inc. visit https://theprogressgroupinc.com.
