Kansas City, KS – Kansas Speedway is gearing up for an adrenaline-packed weekend as multiple series roll into town for a high-octane schedule, culminating in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series showdown — the AdventHealth 400. With ARCA, Truck, and Cup Series action on deck, fans are in for a thrill ride from Friday through Sunday.
Here’s what to expect from each day of on-track excitement (all times Eastern):
Friday – ARCA Takes Center Stage
While early sessions won’t be televised, the ARCA Menards Series kicks off the weekend:
9:30 AM – ARCA Series opens with practice (no TV coverage). 5:00 PM – ARCA practice/qualifying session sets the grid for the night’s race (no TV coverage). 8:00 PM – The #Tide150 goes green under the lights, live on FS1. Expect rising talent and seasoned veterans to clash on the 1.5-mile oval in a race that often acts as a preview for future NASCAR stars.
Saturday – Double Duty: Trucks and Cup Qualifying & Racing
The action intensifies Saturday with both the NASCAR Truck Series and Cup Series drivers hitting the track:
2:05 PM – FS2 airs Truck Series practice and qualifying, giving fans a first look at who’s fast and who’s searching for speed. 5:40 PM – NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying airs on Amazon Prime, an increasingly popular home for motorsports streaming. 7:30 PM – The #HeartOfAmerica200 (HOHC200), part of the Truck Series calendar, airs live on FS1, with a field full of championship hopefuls and hard-nosed racers gunning for victory.
Sunday – Main Event: AdventHealth 400
All eyes turn to the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday afternoon for the weekend’s headline event:
3:00 PM – The AdventHealth 400 airs live on FS1, promising fierce battles, strategic pit calls, and championship implications as the season heats up.
Final Thoughts
With a full lineup across three premier series, Kansas Speedway offers something for every racing fan this weekend. From up-and-coming ARCA drivers to Cup Series titans, the stage is set for memorable moments and tight finishes. Buckle up — it’s going to be a wild ride in the heartland.