CONCORD, N.C. - Sure, the NASCAR Cup Series will take its off weekend in the 2025 schedule this week, but there will still be plenty of racing to watch.
And a little added intrigue to boot.
The NASCAR Xfinity Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, in conjunction with the ARCA Menards Series East, will take to the historic 1-mile oval at Rockingham Speedway with loaded slates set for Friday and Saturday. It will be NASCAR's first trip back to "the Rock" since the Truck Series last visited in 2013.
Speaking of which, that race produced a notable winner by the name of Kyle Larson. It marked the first national-touring series win for Larson in NASCAR.
The Xfinity Series, like the NASCAR Cup Series, has not run a race at Rockingham since 2004.
Here's a look at the weekend schedule and how to watch:
The last time the NASCAR CRAFTMAN Truck Series ventured to Rockingham Speedway, a rookie by the name of Kyle Larson went to victory lane. It was his first win in a NASCAR national series event.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
Friday, April 18
- 10:30 a.m.: ARCA Menards Series East practice 1 (no TV)
- 12:30 p.m.: CRAFTSMAN Truck Series practice (FS2)
- 1:30: CRAFTSMAN Truck Series qualifying (FS2)
- 3:05: Xfinity Series practice (CW App)
- 5: CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race (FS1)
Saturday, April 19
- 9:30 a.m.: ARCA Menards Series East practice 2 (no TV)
- 10:35: ARCA Menards Series East qualifying (no TV)
- 11:30: Xfinity Series qualifying (CW App)
- 1 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series East race (FloRacing)
- 4: Xfinity Series race (CW)