Talladega Superspeedway is set to kick off its first big race weekend ∫of the season on Friday, featuring ARCA practice and Xfinity Series qualifying.
The Xfinity Series lineup includes 41 drivers, many of whom are relatively inexperienced. Notably, 11 drivers will be making their Xfinity debut at Talladega, and Jake Garcia is aiming to qualify for his first-ever Xfinity Series race.
Meanwhile, the Cup Series garage will open for technical inspections ahead of Saturday’s qualifying.
Friday Schedule (All times Eastern):
Garage Hours:
ARCA Series: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Xfinity Series: 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cup Series: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
On-Track Activity:
ARCA Practice: 4 – 5 p.m.
Xfinity Qualifying: 5:30 – 7 p.m. (Available on the CW App)
Weather Forecast:
Expect mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of isolated showers or thunderstorms. The high will be around 83°F, with light winds coming from the south to southwest at 5–10 mph.
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