As the 2025 NASCAR season reaches its midpoint, competitors in both the Cup and Xfinity Series are gearing up for their return to the EchoPark Speedway, located just south of Atlanta. This marks the second race weekend at the 1.54-mile track this year, following an exciting earlier visit in February where both races featured dramatic last-lap battles.
In the previous Xfinity race on February 22, Austin Hill clinched victory by overtaking Aric Almirola, while Christopher Bell secured a thrilling win in the Cup race the following day, having only led for the final lap after passing Kyle Larson just before the finish.
This weekend’s events will include the 17th race of the Xfinity Series and the 18th race for the Cup Series this season. Additionally, the Craftsman Truck Series will also be competing on Saturday at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut.
For NASCAR Cup drivers, the Atlanta weekend brings a mix of optimism and challenge. Notably, Kyle Busch has demonstrated strong performances, finishing in the top 10 in all five races held at the Atlanta track since joining Richard Childress Racing.
The schedule for the Atlanta weekend is as follows (all times Eastern):
**Friday, June 27:**
– Garage Open:
– 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Cup Series
– 1:30 – 11:55 p.m. — Xfinity Series
– Track Activity:
– 3 – 4:30 p.m. — Xfinity Qualifying (CW App)
– 5:05 – 6:30 p.m. — Cup Qualifying (truTV, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
– 7:30 p.m. — Xfinity Race (163 laps, 251.02 miles; Stages 1 and 2 at Laps 45 and 90; CW Network, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
**Saturday, June 28:**
– Garage Open:
– 4 – 11:55 p.m. — Cup Series
– Track Activity:
– 7 p.m. — Cup Race (260 laps, 400.4 miles; Stages 1 and 2 at Laps 60 and 160; TNT, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Regarding the weekend’s weather, Friday is expected to be partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms and a high of 89 degrees. Conditions for the start of the Xfinity race are projected to be 80 degrees with a 30% chance of rain. On Saturday, partly cloudy skies will continue, with a 50% chance of rain and temperatures reaching 89 degrees, making for an interesting start to the Cup race at 82 degrees and a 41% chance of rain.
As these events unfold, fans and participants alike are looking forward to more thrilling races and tight competition at EchoPark Speedway, reflecting the excitement that NASCAR consistently brings to its loyal followers.