Overview

• Rockingham Speedway hosted Xfinity and Truck Series races over Easter weekend 2025, marking the track's first national series events since 2013.
• The weekend drew approximately 16,000 fans on Friday and a sold-out crowd of 25,000 on Saturday, the largest audience at the track in 21 years.
• A $9 million state-funded restoration under new ownership enabled the track's revival, including a full repaving and infrastructure upgrades.
• Veteran drivers and commentators praised the event as a successful reconnection with NASCAR's roots, with competitive racing and strict regulation enforcement, including Jesse Love's disqualification for technical noncompliance.
• NASCAR executives are evaluating the potential for a Cup Series return to Rockingham by 2027, citing the success of the 2025 event as a key factor.