How to watch the Loudon race weekend
Both the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series take on the ‘Magic Mile’ this weekend. Aric Almirola is the defending winner of the Cup Series race there, while Kevin Harvick leads active drivers in victories at NHMS with four.
Here’s how and where to watch all the on-track activity:
Friday, July 15
(All times EST.; Schedule is tentative and subject to change)
5:05 p.m. – NASCAR Xfinity Series practice – USA NETWORK
5:35 p.m. – NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying – USA NETWORK
Saturday, July 16
11:35 a.m. – NASCAR Cup Series practice – USA NETWORK
12:20 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series qualifying – USA NETWORK
2:30 p.m. – NASCAR Xfinity Series race (200 laps) – USA NETWORK
Sunday, July 17
3 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series race (301 laps) – USA NETWORK
There are 36 cars on the NASCAR Cup Series entry list with no open entries.
Regular Season Standings and Playoff Picture
Chase Elliott extended his points lead as he became the first driver with three victories this season.
With 13 different race winners, there are now just three spots open for non-winners in the playoff field. Those coveted positions are currently held by Ryan Blaney, Martin Truex Jr., and Christopher Bell. Kevin Harvick is the first driver out, 19 points below the cut line.
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