The racing weekend at Richmond International Raceway kicks off today.
The NASCAR Cup Series has one practice session and late afternoon qualifying, while the Xfinity Series has two practice sessions at the 0.75-mile track.
Keep an eye on Jimmie Johnson this weekend as he goes for his third consecutive NASCAR Cup win, having taken the checkered flag at Texas three weeks ago and Monday at Bristol.
Here’s how today’s action shapes up:
(All times are Eastern)
9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. - Cup garage open
10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. - Xfinity garage open
11:30 a.m. – 12:55 p.m. – Cup practice (Fox Sports 1, MRN)
1 – 1:55 p.m. - Xfinity practice (FS1)
3 – 3:55 p.m. - Final Xfinity practice (FS1)
4:45 p.m. - Cup qualifying; three rounds/multi-car (FS1, MRN)