NASCAR returns to Talladega Superspeedway for a weekend of racing on the high banks.
The schedule begins Friday when the Xfinity and ARCA Menards Series teams both take to the 4.26-mile track.
Xfinity teams qualify for Saturday’s race. ARCA Menards Series teams will practice ahead of Saturday’s race. ARCA teams do not participate in qualifying. Cup teams will be on site while the cars undergo inspection.
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There will be no practices for Xfinity or Cup teams this weekend. Drivers qualify and then race as part of NASCAR’s superspeedway format.
Talladega Superspeedway Friday schedule
Weather
Underground weather: It is mainly cloudy with a chance of thunder. Highs of 80 degrees and a 42% chance of rain at the start of Xfinity qualifying.
Friday April 19
(All times East)
Garage open
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9am – 5:30pm – ARCA Menards Series
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10:30am – 7:30pm – Xfinity Series
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2:00 PM – 8:00 PM — Cup series
Track activity
