This Saturday, NASCAR enthusiasts will have the opportunity to witness the Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck Series in action. The Cup and Trucks will be racing at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis, while the Xfinity Series will be competing at Portland International Raceway.
At World Wide Technology Raceway, the weather forecast calls for steady rain in the morning with showers expected to continue into the afternoon. There is an 88% chance of rain during Cup qualifying and a 55% chance at the start of the Truck race. Despite this, the Garage will be open starting with Cup practice from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., followed by Cup qualifying from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. The Truck race, consisting of 160 laps and 200 miles, will begin at 1:30 p.m., and despite the possible rainy conditions, it will be broadcast on Fox, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Meanwhile, at Portland International Raceway, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of 66 degrees. There is only a 3% chance of rain at the start of the Xfinity race. In preparation for this eventful day, Garage access will begin at 11:30 a.m., with Xfinity practice followed by Xfinity qualifying from 12 to 1 p.m. Finally, at exactly four o’clock in the afternoon
