Below a Racing TV Schedule for Richmond VA. and Markham Ontario, CA, August 2026. NASCAR Cup and Truck Series are at historic Richmond Raceway for more short track action this weekend. Racing starts Friday afternoon with Trucks P&Q followed by Cup series and later on the Truck Race. Cup race Saturday evening, night here! The weather for the weekend looks to be OK but fingers crossed or thumbs on hold for that. If needed, check for updates at your favorit weather service or RaceWeather
Over the years here at PTR we have had quite a few articles about and around racing in Richmond, VA. And prior to this week’s racing Our Frank Buhrman took a look at the rich Richmond racing history. (Click Here).
And some good news just broke for all of us Richmond racing fans: The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will kick off that series’ Chase under the lights on Friday, Sept. 10, 2027, followed by the Cup Series Chase opener on Saturday night, Sept. 11, 2027.
Indy Car is racing in Markham, Ontario and for 2026 at the all-new Streets of Markham track. The temporary track built in the eastern precinct of Markham’s downtown district and features a 12-turn, 3.52-kilometre (2.19-mile) layout including a double-sided pit lane, and technically challenging sectors.
IMSA Sports Car are off a couple of weeks, next up VIR next weekend.
NHRA Dragracing are off a couple of weeks, back racing at Brainerd later this month.
Some other events of interest; F1are off this weekend and so are Moto GP also.
Friday, August 14
| SERIES | TIME (US.EST) | TIME (CET) | RACE | TV (US) | TV (SWEDEN) |
| NASCAR TRUCKS | 1:00 PM | PRACTICE / QUALIFYING | F.S.-2 | ||
| INDY CAR | 3:00 PM | 21:00 | PRACTICE 1 | F.S.-2 | V SPORT MOTOR / VIAPLAY |
| NASCAR CUP | 3:30 PM | PRACTICE / QUALIFYING | truTV | ||
| NASCAR TRUCKS | 7:30 PM | 1:30 (lörd) | BLACK’S TIRE 250 PRESENTED BY BTS REWARDS | F.S.-1 | SOLIDSPORTS.COM |
Saturday, August 15
| SERIES | TIME (US.EST) | TIME (CET) | RACE | TV (US) | TV (SWEDEN) |
| INDY CAR | 10:00 AM | 16:00 | PRACTICE 1 | F.S.-2 | V SPORT MOTOR VIAPLAY |
| NASCAR TRUCKS | 12:00 PM | 18:00 | BLACK’S TIRE 250 PRESENTED BY BTS REWARDS | F.S.-2 | SOLIDSPORTS.COM ?? |
| INDY CAR | 2:30 PM | 20:30 | PRACTICE 2 | F.S.-1 | V SPORT MOTOR VIAPLAY |
| INDY CAR | 6:30 PM | 0:30 (sönd) | QUALIFYING | FOX one F.S.-2 from 7:00 PM | V SPORT MOTOR VIAPLAY |
| NASCAR CUP | 6:30 PM | PRERACE SHOW | USA | ||
| NASCAR CUP | 7:00 PM | 0:30 (sönd) | COOK OUT 400 | USA | SOLIDSPORTS.COM |
Sunday, August 16
| SERIES | TIME (US.EST) | TIME (CET) | RACE | TV (US) | TV (SWEDEN) |
| INDY CAR | 8:30 AM | 14:30 | WARM UP | F.S.-2 | VIAPLAY |
| INDY CAR | 12:00PM | 18:00 | ONTARIO HONDA DEALERS INDY AT MARKHAM | FOX | V SPORT MOTOR VIAPLAY |
Det finns alternativ för oss i Norden som vill titta på NASCARs top serier!! Gå till https://solidsport.com/nascar och tryck på “köp access” Du kommer du få skapa ett konto och därefter kan du köpa abonnemanget, OCH hoppas på att det inte blir nått STRUL! I sådant fall så finns ju NASCAR på YouTube att tillgå i efterhand!!!
Stay Safe
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