Get ready for a weekend of heart-pounding action as the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series roar into Las Vegas Motor Speedway, kicking off their respective Round of 8 in the playoffs! But here’s where it gets intense: with high stakes and fierce competition, every lap counts in the desert heat. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a curious newcomer, this is your ultimate guide to the race weekend—packed with essential info, updates, and insider details you won’t want to miss.
Bookmark this page and check back often for all your race-week needs, from qualifying orders and practice speeds to real-time results and more. And this is the part most people miss: understanding the tire strategy could be the key to predicting who takes the checkered flag. Speaking of tires, the Cup Series drivers will have ten sets for the weekend (eight new race sets, one from qualifying, and one for practice), while Xfinity Series drivers get six sets (four new, one from qualifying, and one for practice). Controversial question: Does this tire allocation give certain teams an edge? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Here’s the breakdown for both series, with links updated as info becomes available:
NASCAR Cup Series
Race Day: Sunday, 5:30 p.m. ET on USA Network
- Tires: Goodyear Racing Notes
- Entry List: Full Lineup
- Qualifying Order: Who’s Up First?
- Practice & Qualifying Results: Live Updates
- Pit Stall Assignments: Strategic Stops
- Stage & Unofficial Results: Stay tuned for the drama to unfold!
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Race Day: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET on The CW
- Tires: Goodyear Racing Notes
- Entry List: Full Lineup
- Qualifying Order: Who’s Up First?
- Practice & Qualifying Results: Live Updates
- Pit Stall Assignments: Strategic Stops
- Stage & Unofficial Results: Will there be an upset in the playoffs? Only time will tell!
MUST WATCH: Don’t forget to check out the full weekend schedule here and TV listings here to plan your viewing party. And remember, in NASCAR, anything can happen—especially in the playoffs. Who’s your pick to win? Let the debates begin!
