NASCAR Cup Series · 2026
Xfinity 500 2026: start times & schedule
Every session of the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, Ridgeway, VA, Sat, Oct 31, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Times are shown in local track time, with your own time zone alongside.
Weekend schedule
| Session | Track time | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | Sat 1:00 PM | |
| Qualifying | Sat 2:05 PM | |
| Xfinity 500 | Sun 2:00 PM |
Times can change — this page is rebuilt daily from the official schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
- What time does the Xfinity 500 2026 start?
- The Xfinity 500 starts Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 2:00 PM (local track time) at Martinsville Speedway, Ridgeway, VA.
- When is qualifying for the Xfinity 500?
- Qualifying for the Xfinity 500 starts Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 2:05 PM (local track time).
- Where is the Xfinity 500 held?
- The Xfinity 500 2026 is held at Martinsville Speedway, Ridgeway, VA.
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