This Saturday, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will host exciting qualifying sessions for both the Cup and Xfinity series, culminating in the highly anticipated 100-lap Xfinity race. This marks the 10th occasion that the Xfinity Series has raced on the storied 2.5-mile oval.
Notable among the storylines, Riley Herbst, the defending champion of this race, will not compete in this year’s event as he has transitioned full-time to the Cup Series for the current season.
To accommodate teams following previous rain delays, officials have announced a 30-minute Cup practice session at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, which will follow a cancelled 50-minute session on Friday.
The schedule for Saturday, July 26, is as follows:
– Garage open for Xfinity Series: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
– Garage open for Cup Series: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– Xfinity qualifying: 1 – 1:55 p.m. (available on the CW App)
– Cup practice: 2 – 2:30 p.m. (broadcast on truTV and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
– Cup qualifying: 2:35 – 3:30 p.m. (broadcast on truTV and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
– Xfinity race (100 laps, 250 miles): 4:30 p.m. (Stage 1 at Lap 30, Stage 2 at Lap 60; broadcast on CW and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Weather forecasts indicate scattered afternoon thunderstorms with a high nearing 90 degrees and a 40% chance of rain. At the race’s start, conditions are expected to be around 87 degrees with a 24% chance of precipitation.
Fans are looking forward to a thrilling day at the track, marking a significant chapter in the Xfinity Series history and creating an exhilarating atmosphere for racing enthusiasts.