The Monster Mile is ready to roar again as all three of NASCAR’s national series descend on Dover Motor Speedway for a loaded race weekend. With practice, qualifying, and racing stretched across three straight days, fans will see rising prospects, seasoned veterans, and some surprise returns. From the ARCA Menards Series to Cup Series championship contenders, this weekend’s schedule features high-stakes moments on one of the sport’s most demanding concrete ovals.
Key Highlights
ARCA Menards Series opens the weekend with Friday’s General Tire 150
NASCAR Xfinity Series BetRivers 200 scheduled for Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET
NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 set for Sunday at 2:00 p.m. ET
Xfinity entry list includes 40 drivers; two will miss the show
Cup Series has 37 cars entered; all will start Sunday’s main event
Friday Brings ARCA Action and a Full Day of Track Time
The weekend kicks off with ARCA Menards Series competitors on track Friday, July 18. Their practice session begins at 1:40 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 2:40 p.m. ET. Later that evening, the General Tire 150 will take place at 5:00 p.m. ET, opening the competitive action at Dover.
This will be the first test of the weekend for the famed concrete surface, a track known for its unique one-mile layout and steep 24-degree banking. The ARCA event should provide insight into track conditions ahead of Saturday’s stacked schedule.
| Time (ET) | Event | Series |
| 1:40 p.m. | Practice | ARCA Menards Series |
| 2:40 p.m. | Qualifying | ARCA Menards Series |
| 5:00 p.m. | General Tire 150 | ARCA Menards Series |
Saturday: Xfinity Series Spotlight and Cup Qualifying
Saturday, July 19, will be the busiest day of the weekend, beginning with NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at 11:00 a.m. ET. Xfinity qualifying is set for 12:05 p.m. ET, followed by NASCAR Cup Series practice at 1:35 p.m. ET and Cup qualifying at 2:45 p.m. ET.
Later that afternoon, the NASCAR Xfinity Series takes center stage for the BetRivers 200 at 4:30 p.m. ET, broadcast live on The CW. With 40 drivers entered and only 38 allowed to start, two teams will miss the show.
| Time (ET) | Event | Series |
| 11:00 a.m. | Practice | NASCAR Xfinity Series |
| 12:05 p.m. | Qualifying | NASCAR Xfinity Series |
| 1:35 p.m. | Practice | NASCAR Cup Series |
| 2:45 p.m. | Qualifying | NASCAR Cup Series |
| 4:30 p.m. | BetRivers 200 | NASCAR Xfinity Series |
Among the Xfinity Series notables:
Ross Chastain returns to JR Motorsports in the No. 9 car
Jake Finch will attempt his series debut in the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Aric Almirola, a part-time veteran, suits up for Joe Gibbs Racing in the No. 19 Toyota
Ryan Truex returns in the No. 24 Sam Hunt Racing Toyota as he looks to extend his success at Dover
Rajah Caruth and Lavar Scott will each attempt a 2025 debut, in the No. 32 and No. 45 cars respectively
Joey Gase Motorsports has entered two cars (Nos. 35 and 53) with drivers yet to be announced. Leland Honeyman rounds out the list of new faces in the No. 70 entry for Cope Family Racing.
Sunday’s Cup Race: 37 Teams, One Monster Mile
Sunday, July 20, the NASCAR Cup Series headlines the weekend with the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET and airing live on TNT. Thirty-seven cars are on the entry list, meaning every driver will make the field regardless of qualifying results—barring any late additions or withdrawals.
| Time (ET) | Event | Series |
| 2:00 p.m. | AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | NASCAR Cup Series |
Shane van Gisbergen, fresh off a road course win at Sonoma, returns in the No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet. The New Zealander has won back-to-back events but will now chase his first career oval victory on a surface unlike any he’s raced on in NASCAR before.
JJ Yeley is set to make his sixth Cup start of the season in the No. 44 NY Racing Chevrolet, the lone Open team entered this weekend.
All the full-time Cup stars are present, including:
Kyle Larson (No. 5), Denny Hamlin (No. 11), and Chase Elliott (No. 9)
Tyler Reddick (No. 45), Ty Gibbs (No. 54), and William Byron (No. 24)
Erik Jones (No. 43), who seeks redemption after a rough outing at Sonoma
With just 16 regular-season races remaining after Dover, every point, every finish, and every strategy will matter more. This weekend could shake up the playoff picture and the In-Season Challenge semifinals, with multiple contenders still in the hunt for the million-dollar prize.
Entry List Highlights
In addition to SVG and Yeley’s return, several Cup veterans and young guns will battle across 400 laps. Team Penske’s Austin Cindric (No. 2) and Ryan Blaney (No. 12) will look to capitalize on consistent speed, while Joe Gibbs Racing’s trio of Bell, Gibbs, and Briscoe look to continue their strong 2025 campaigns.
Ty Dillon, who stunned fans by reaching the In-Season Challenge semifinals, is back in the No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet and carries strong momentum into the concrete battlefield.
The Cup entry list includes drivers from all major teams:
Hendrick Motorsports: Larson, Elliott, Bowman, Byron
Joe Gibbs Racing: Hamlin, Bell, Gibbs, Briscoe
RFK Racing: Keselowski, Buescher, Preece
Trackhouse Racing: Chastain, Suárez, van Gisbergen
23XI Racing: Reddick, Wallace, Herbst
No provisionals will be needed this week, ensuring a clean start to what should be a thrilling 21st race of the Cup season.
News in Brief: Full Weekend Schedule for 2025 NASCAR Races at Dover
The 2025 NASCAR weekend at Dover Motor Speedway is set with three full days of action featuring ARCA, Xfinity, and Cup Series events. Friday kicks off with the General Tire 150, followed by a packed Saturday highlighted by Cup and Xfinity qualifying and the BetRivers 200. Sunday’s main event, the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400, will feature 37 cars with no drivers sent home. Notable names returning include Shane van Gisbergen, JJ Yeley, and several Xfinity debutants including Jake Finch and Lavar Scott.
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