Travel Tips: Talladega Superspeedway – April 27-29, 2018

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The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series are joined by the ARCA Racing Series at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, Friday through Sunday, April 27-29. The weekend schedule includes the ARCA General Tire 200 on Friday, the Xfinity Series Sparks Energy 300 on Saturday and the Cup Series GEICO 500 on Sunday.

Visit the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum, adjacent to the speedway, for a glance back at the history of motorsports. Extended hours will be available during race week. Check the website for details.

On Friday, all infield guests and renewal guests can check out “The Big One on the Blvd” for a giant parade and party. On Saturday night, Uncle Kracker will hit the infield stage at approximately 9 p.m. CT. The concert is open to all infield guests and anyone with a Sunday race ticket.

Key on-track times:

Friday, April 27 –

• ARCA Racing Series practice – 8:30 a.m. CT
• Xfinity Series practice – 10:35 a.m. and 12:35 p.m. CT
• Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice – 11:35 a.m. and 1:35 p.m. CT
• ARCA Racing Series qualifying – 2:30 p.m. CT
• ARCA Racing Series General Tire 200 – 5 p.m. CT

Saturday, April 28 –

• Xfinity Series qualifying – 10 a.m. CT
• Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying – 12:05 p.m. CT
• Xfinity Series Sparks Energy 300 –2 p.m. CT

Sunday, April 29 –

• Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 – 1 p.m. CT

Check out the grandstand guide here and frequently asked questions here.

Get more information and purchase tickets for this weekend’s race at www.talladegasuperspeedway.com.