Weather Forecast for Kansas Speedway’s Spring 2026 NASCAR Race Weekend

What’s Happening?

NASCAR heads to its second intermediate race of the season this weekend with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts and Cup Series racing at Kansas Speedway. So, whether you are going to be at the track or home, what does the forecast look like for the race weekend in Kansas City, Kansas?

• Kansas Speedway is one of the newest tracks on the NASCAR calendar, though it is now 25 years old. Since its opening in 2001, the 1.5-mile track has gone from a not-so-popular stop to one of the most well-known on the circuit, thanks to the incredible racing product of the NASCAR Next Gen Car.
• In its many years on the NASCAR schedule, Kansas has seen all three NASCAR National Series take to its banks. Both the NASCAR OAP and Cup Series have raced at the track annually since the 2001 season, with the Cup Series hosting two dates a year since 2011.

Weekend Weather Forecast

• Via the National Weather Service
• All Listed Times CT (Local)

Saturday, April 18: O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Kansas Lottery 300 | 6:00 PM on The CW

Before the OAP Series Race (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 58°F at 5:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 1% Chance
• Wind: 10 to 15 MPH

During the OAP Series Race (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 58°F at 6:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 1% Chance at 6:00 PM
• Wind: 6 to 10 MPH

After the OAP Series Race (9:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 51°F at 9:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 0% Chance
• Wind: 6 MPH

Sunday, April 19: Cup Series AdventHealth 400 | 2:00 PM on FOX

Before the Cup Series Race (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 67°F at 2:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 0% Chance
• Wind: 8 to 9 MPH

During the Cup Series Race (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 70°F at 5:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 0% Chance
• Wind: 8 to 9 MPH

After the Cup Series Race (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 69°F at 6:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 0% Chance
• Wind: 6 to 7 MPH

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