On Friday, September 26, 2025, the NASCAR Kansas Speedway schedule will feature crucial playoff events as the NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series drivers take to the 1.5-mile Kansas Speedway track in Kansas City. The day will focus on the ARCA Menards Series with practice, qualifying, and the Reese’s 150 race, setting the stage for the intense competition ahead.
Friday’s ARCA Menards Series Activities at Kansas Speedway
The NASCAR ARCA Menards Series will open the racing schedule on Friday evening, starting with practice sessions at 4:30 pm ET. Following practice, qualifying rounds will take place at 5:30 pm ET to determine the starting order for the main event. The highlight of the day, the ARCA Menards Series Reese’s 150 race, is scheduled to begin at 8 pm ET, covering 100 laps or 150 miles on the Kansas Speedway.
Kansas City is expected to experience mainly sunny weather on race day, with temperatures reaching around 85 degrees and little wind, providing ideal conditions for the track’s action. No rainfall is forecast during the race, minimizing weather-related interruptions for teams and drivers.
Detailed Timing of the Kansas Speedway Events on Friday
The official schedule for the day begins with garage doors opening at 12:30 pm ET. The ARCA Menards Series will have its track time from 12:30 pm to 12:30 am ET, while the Xfinity Series will have activity from 2 pm to 7 pm ET, although their practice and qualifying sessions will occur on Saturday.
For the ARCA Menards Series specifically, the track action in the late afternoon and evening includes the following:
- 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm ET: ARCA practice session
- 5:30 pm – 5:50 pm ET: ARCA qualifying session
- 8:00 pm ET: ARCA Reese’s 150 race begins (100 laps, 150 miles)
Fans can watch the ARCA Menards Series events live on FS1, and radio broadcast coverage will be provided by MRN, ensuring comprehensive access for followers of the sport.
Significance of the Kansas Speedway Race in the Playoff Season
This second playoff race holds significant weight for series drivers seeking to advance in the 2025 NASCAR championships. The ARCA Menards Series Reese’s 150 presents an opportunity to secure essential points and gain momentum as the season progresses toward the finale. Competitors such as Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, and Hendrick Motorsports-aligned drivers are expected to bring strong performances to this event.
As the weekend continues, the Xfinity Series and NASCAR Cup Series participants will return on Saturday for their own practice and qualifying sessions at Kansas Speedway, further intensifying the competition. The outcomes on Friday will influence strategies and lineups for these upcoming races, making the Kansas Speedway schedule a focal point for fans and teams alike.
Kansas
ETToday
4:30-ARCA p&q
8-FS1-ARCA 100Sat
10:30-CW App-Xfin p&q
1-TruTv-Cup p&q
3:30-CW-Prerace
4:10-CW-Xfin green, stages 45-45-110, 5 setsSun
2:30-USA-Prerace
3:05-USA-Cup green, stages 80-85-102, 9 setsNWS Today-Sun: Temps 80s (70s for ARCA race), 0% rain pic.twitter.com/nbEr7M1hzE
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) September 26, 2025
