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Rockingham Speedway Hosts NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series After $9 Million Renovation

The historic track returns this weekend with Kasey Kahne's comeback, major purses, and the final Dash 4 Cash round.

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Overview

  • Rockingham Speedway reopens for NASCAR's Xfinity and Truck Series after its last National Series race in 2013, following a $9 million renovation funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
  • Kasey Kahne makes his NASCAR return in the Xfinity Series, marking his first start since 2018 and revisiting the track where he debuted in 2002.
  • The weekend features significant financial stakes, with a $1.65 million Xfinity Series purse, a $782,900 Truck Series purse, and the conclusion of the Dash 4 Cash program offering $100,000 bonuses.
  • Racing legends like Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Jr. reflect on the track's legacy, sharing personal memories tied to its challenging layout and storied history.
  • The freshly repaved 1.017-mile D-shaped oval presents a mix of nostalgia and modern competition, with 40 Xfinity entries and 35 Trucks set to compete.