What’s Happening?

NASCAR is finally returning to Rockingham Speedway for the first time in years. However, will poor weather spoil the return? Here’s what you need to know if you’re headed to the track this weekend.

• Rockingham Speedway, located in Rockingham, North Carolina, opened in 1965. The 1.017-mile speedway is one of the most unique of its kind. However, this was not enough to keep it on the National Series schedule, as in 2004, NASCAR abandoned the track.
• Prior to this departure, the Xfinity Series had a long, storied history at the Rock, dating back to 1982. However, the truck series had not raced at the track, that was until 2012, when the series debuted at the track, marking the venue’s first race since 2004.
• The Trucks left the Rock after 2013, and after years left to rust and age, the track has undergone a history-altering refresh. This weekend is surely going to be one to remember for NASCAR fans for years to come.

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

Friday, April 18 Black’s Tire 200 on FS1 [TV] & NASCAR Radio Network [Radio] – 7:00 PM

Before the Race (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 78°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation: 3% Chance From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Wind: 9 to 14 mph, Gusts of 23 mph

During the Race (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 78°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation: 3% Chance From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Wind: 11 to 14 mph, Gusts of 23 mph

After the Race (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 78°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation: 2% Chance From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Wind: 9 to 10 mph, Gusts of 21 mph

Saturday, April 25 Xfinity Series North Carolina Education Lottery 250 presented by Black’s Tire on the CW [TV] & MRN [Radio] – 5:00 PM

Before the Race (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 83°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation: 20% Chance From 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Wind: 9 to 11 mph, Gusts of 21 mph

During the Race (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 83°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation: 20% Chance From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Wind: 10 to 11 mph, Gusts of 21 mph

After the Race (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 83°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation: 19% Chance From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Wind: 7 to 9 mph

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