Talladega NXS Race Preview

DRIVER: Jade Buford

CAR: No. 48 Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers Chevrolet

TRACK: Talladega Superspeedway          

RACE: Sparks 300 (113 laps / 300.58 miles)

DATE: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021                                                                                                      

QUOTES

JADE BUFORD, DRIVER OF THE NO. 48 BIG MACHINE VODKA SPIKED COOLERS CAMARO
“We had a great run going at Talladega our first time there earlier this year, and then the rain came and shortened the race. We’re going to go into this weekend with a little bit of a different strategy and we’ve learned a lot as a team since our last time there. I’m looking forward to getting back there and really trying to put it all together for a strong finish on Saturday.”

NOTES

RETURN TO DEGA: This weekend Jade Buford will make his second Talladega NXS start behind the wheel of the No. 48 Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers Camaro. In his first race at the Alabama track earlier this year, the rookie driver battled up inside the top 15, ultimately driving to an 18th-place finish in the rain-shortened event. The spring race was his first ever start in a superspeedway event. 

GET TO KNOW JADE: Outside of racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driver Jade Buford is still often at a racetrack either turning laps on his motorcycle or helping team owner Scott Borchetta at his Trans Am 2 and SVRA races. Following the NXS race at Las Vegas last weekend, Buford made the trip to Virginia International Raceway for the VIR Speed Tour, serving as a spotter for Scott Borchetta Racing on Sunday. Borchetta had a successful weekend, driving to a top-five finish in the TA2 race and earning multiple SVRA victories.

FIND SPIKED COOLERS NEAR YOU: Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers are now available in more states! The ready-to-drink adult vodka juice pouches have exploded since first hitting shelves earlier this year. Spiked Coolers come eight to a pack and are available in three refreshing flavors: Cranberry, Lemonade and Tropical. Visit SpikedCoolers.com to view the store locator and find Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers near you! Not currently available in your state? Request them by name at your local liquor store.

NXS TUNE-IN
TV: NBCSN at 4:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. CT
RADIO: MRN and Sirius XM Ch. 90 at 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT