Motorsports Weekend Preview: Key Races and Insights
This weekend promises action-packed events across various motorsports series, with highlights from the NTT IndyCar Series, NASCAR Cup Series, IMSA WeatherTech Series, and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).
NTT IndyCar Series: Sonsio Grand Prix
The NTT IndyCar Series heads to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course for the Sonsio Grand Prix. The event is critical for Chevrolet teams, which aim to end Honda’s stronghold on victory lane this season. Reigning champion Alex Palou is the driver to beat, maintaining momentum with his No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing car.
- Race Time: Saturday, 4:30 PM ET
- Broadcast: FOX; streaming available on services like YouTubeTV and SlingTV.
NASCAR Cup Series: AdventHealth 400
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Kansas Speedway, where last year’s race concluded with the closest finish in series history—Kyle Larson edging Chris Buescher by just 0.001 seconds. Despite favoring his own prospects, Larson highlighted the competitive edge of Toyota vehicles this weekend.
- Qualifying: Saturday, 4:00 PM ET on Prime Video
- Race Time: Sunday, 3:00 PM ET on FS1; streaming on Max.
IMSA WeatherTech Series: Monterey Sportscar Championship
The IMSA WeatherTech Series sees the GTD PRO class return after a round off at Long Beach, joining GTP and GTD classes at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Porsche Penske Motorsport’s No. 7 car seeks to extend its winning streak to four, while the GT class remains devoid of repeat winners so far this season.
- Qualifying: Saturday, 6:10 PM ET on Peacock
- Race Time: Sunday, 3:00 PM ET on NBC; streaming on Peacock.
FIA World Endurance Championship: TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa
At the iconic Spa-Francorchamps, the WEC’s third round features Ferrari sweeping the qualifying session, with Antonio Fuoco claiming pole position in the 499 Hypercars. The challenge remains to sustain that performance through the grueling six-hour race.
- Race Time: Saturday, 8:00 AM ET
- Streaming: Available on the FIA WEC app and Max.
Fans can also catch action from the Supercars Championship, Indy NXT, MotoGP, and other series throughout the weekend.
