TIME SCHEDULE

Check the schedule and start planning your trip to the 2026 FireKeepers Casino 400. The weekend will feature action from several different racing series.

Friday, June 5

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – ARCA Menards Practice
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM – ARCA Menards Qualifying
5:00 PM – ARCA Menards Race – 100 laps, 200 miles

Saturday, June 6

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice
10:35 AM – 11:30 AM – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Qualifying
1:30 PM – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race – 250 miles (Stages 30/60/125 laps)
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – NASCAR Cup Series Practice
6:10 PM – 7:00 PM – NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying

Sunday, June 7

3:00 PM – FireKeepers Casino 400 – NASCAR Cup Series Race – 200 laps, 400 miles (Stages 45/120/200 laps)

About the NASCAR Cup Series
The NASCAR Cup Series is the top level of stock car racing in the United States. It features the most experienced drivers and best-funded teams, with a schedule of about 36 races across a variety of tracks, including superspeedways, road courses, and short tracks. The season ends with a playoff format involving 16 drivers, culminating in a four-driver championship race. Iconic events like the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 are part of the Cup calendar, and the series is known for its intense competition and large fan base.

About the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is one of NASCAR’s three national divisions, alongside the Cup and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. It features powerful, modified pickup trucks competing on a mix of oval and road courses, often delivering close racing and plenty of contact. The series is known for developing young talents who later move up to the higher categories, while also featuring experienced veterans.

About the ARCA Menards Series West
The ARCA Menards Series West is a regional stock car racing championship that serves as one of NASCAR’s official development series. It operates under the ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) banner, which has been part of the NASCAR family since 2018. The series, mainly races on the U.S. West Coast, provides a platform for young drivers and smaller teams to gain experience before moving up to higher levels like the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series or the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.