This Friday, the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway is set to buzz with NASCAR action for nearly eight uninterrupted hours! Fans, gear up for an adrenaline-packed day as both the Cup and Xfinity Series hit the track.

The excitement kicks off at 2 p.m. ET with a 55-minute practice session for the Xfinity Series. Following that, drivers will compete for the coveted pole position in qualifying for the highly anticipated 300-lap race—a key opening event in the series’ 2025 playoffs, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Regular-season champion Connor Zilisch is coming in hot with a remarkable four-race winning streak.

But that's not all! The Cup Series enters the spotlight with its hourlong practice starting at 4:30 p.m., leading into qualifying for an intense 500-lap race happening Saturday night. In an exciting twist, Bristol will debut a new right-side tire featuring a softer compound, designed to ramp up tire wear on the concrete surface—this is sure to spice up the race dynamics!

Keep an eye on Alex Bowman, who is fighting to stay in contention. He has clinched the last two pole positions at Bristol and is aiming to make another impressive mark this weekend.

Bristol Friday Schedule (All Times Eastern)