NASCAR returns to Talladega Superspeedway for a weekend of racing on the high banks.
The schedule starts Friday as Xfinity and ARCA Menards Series teams both head onto the 2.66-mile track.
Xfinity teams will qualify for Saturday’s race. ARCA Menards Series teams will practice ahead of Saturday’s race. ARCA teams will not take part in qualifying. Cup teams will be on site as cars go through inspection.
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There will not be practice sessions for Xfinity or Cup teams this weekend. Drivers will qualify and then race as part of NASCAR’s superspeedway format.
Talladega Superspeedway Friday schedule
Weather
WeatherUnderground: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of thunderstorms. A high of 80 degrees and a 42% chance of rain at the start of Xfinity qualifying.
Friday, April 19
(All times Eastern)
Garage open
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9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — ARCA Menards Series
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10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. — Xfinity Series
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2 – 8 p.m. — Cup Series
Track activity
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