What’s Happening?

While the Truck Series heads to Lime Rock Park, the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series head to EchoPark Speedway. Whether you are at the track or home, what does the forecast look like for this weekend in Hampton, GA?

• EchoPark Speedway, formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway, is located in Hampton, GA. The 1.54-mile oval is the most unique track on the NASCAR schedule, bringing the close quarters of intermediate racing with the style most commonly associated with superspeedways.
• The NASCAR Xfinity Series has not raced at EchoPark Speedway since 1992, but it did not race at the track twice annually until 2021. The NASCAR Cup Series raced twice a season at EchoPark Speedway from 1960 to 2010 and again since 2021.
• EchoPark Speedway has a solid history of good weather, though, in past seasons, they have had a race heavily affected by rain.

Weekend Weather Forecast via the National Weather Service (All Listed Times EST)

Friday, June 27: Xfinity Series Focused Health 250 on the CW [TV] & PRN [Radio] – 7:30 PM

Before the Race (2:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 91°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation: 42% Chance From 2 PM to 7 PM
• Wind: 2 to 5 mph

During the Race (7:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 87°F at 7:00 PM
• Precipitation: 24% Chance From 7 PM to 11 PM
• Wind: 2 mph

After the Race (11:00 PM – 12:00 AM)

• Temperature: High of 75°F at 11:00 PM
• Precipitation: 20% Chance From 11 PM to 12 AM
• Wind: 2 mph

Saturday, June 28: Cup Series Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart on TNT [TV], MAX [Streaming], & MRN [Radio] – 7:00 PM

Before the Race (2:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 89°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation: 61% Chance From 2 PM to 7 PM
• Wind: 3 mph

During the Race (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 86°F at 7:00 PM
• Precipitation: 22% Chance From 7 PM to 10 PM
• Wind: 2 mph

After the Race (10:00 PM – 12:00 AM)

• Temperature: High of 74°F at 11:00 PM
• Precipitation: 22% Chance From 10 PM to 12 AM
• Wind: 2 mph

Recent Weather Events at EchoPark Speedway

2023 – Just Shy of the Finish

In 2023, the NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway was cut short due to rain. This race, which was the most recent to take place in the summer, was scheduled to be 260 laps but ended prematurely, 185 laps in.

This race saw William Byron walk away with the win after leading just 19 laps. However, Aric Almirola dominated for the majority of the evening after sitting on the pole. In total, Almirola led 46 laps but ultimately brought his Stewart-Haas Racing No. 10 home in 18th.

Note: This article will be updated with a more accurate and detailed forecast as the race weekend nears.