NASCAR Expected To Return To Talladega In June, Without Fans

TALLADEGA, AL — NASCAR is set to return to Talladega Superspeedway June 20-21 with a tripleheader weekend, featuring the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series, as well as the ARCA Menards Series, but the races will be run without fans in the stands.

The June dates are a reschedule of the track’s April race weekend that was postponed due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

The GEICO 500 NASCAR Cup Series race will be held on Sunday, June 21, while Saturday, June 20, will feature a double dose of action with the MoneyLion 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series event and the General Tire 200 for the ARCA Menards Series. In accordance with the State of Alabama, CDC and public health agency standards and protocols, all three events will compete without fans in attendance.

The Sunday GEICO 500 will get the green flag at 2 p.m. on FOX, MRN (Motor Racing Network) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90.

Saturday’s General Tire 200 starts at 1 p.m. followed by the MoneyLion 300 at 4:30 p.m. Both races will be broadcast on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM.

"Having one of our state’s jewels – Talladega Superspeedway - be able to host a NASCAR weekend is yet another step that shows how we are moving forward," said Gov. Kay Ivey in a statement Thursday. "The people of Alabama have been smart throughout these challenging times, and as a result, families from our state and all over the world will be treated to seeing or listening to the greatest racing in NASCAR. I ask that everyone remain vigilant so that we can continue taking steps forward and enjoying the many things Alabama has to offer, like our own Talladega Superspeedway."