NASCAR at Kansas Weekend Schedule
3 minute readPublished: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 8:23 pm
NASCAR Heads to Kansas Speedway for a Weekend of Racing
This weekend, NASCAR fans can look forward to a full slate of racing at Kansas Speedway, featuring the Cup Series, the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and the ARCA Menards Series. While the Craftsman Truck Series takes a break, the action promises to be intense with several key storylines unfolding.
Kyle Larson, fresh off winning the 2025 Spring Busch Light Pole Award at Kansas, is also the defending Cup Series race winner, adding to the anticipation surrounding his performance. In the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, Brandon Jones will be looking to repeat his September 2025 victory at the track.
History suggests a thrilling weekend is in store. Recent Cup Series races at Kansas have been marked by close finishes, with the pass for the win occurring in the final two laps in four of the last six races. Notably, the closest finish in Cup Series history took place at Kansas in May 2024, where Larson edged out Chris Buescher by a mere 0.001 seconds. Kansas has also seen the closest margin of victory at a 1.5-mile track in three of the past five seasons, including the last two.
The O'Reilly Series Dash 4 Cash competition continues this weekend. Justin Allgaier, who won the first race at Bristol Motor Speedway, will be joined by Brent Crews, Carson Kvapil, and Sheldon Creed in the second race at Kansas. The Dash 4 Cash format offers a $100,000 bonus to the winner, who also advances to the next race.
The weekend schedule includes practice and qualifying sessions for the ARCA Menards Series, the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and the Cup Series. The ARCA Menards Tide 150 will take place on Saturday, followed by the O'Reilly Kansas Lottery 300. The weekend culminates with the Cup Series AdventHealth 400 on Sunday.
BNN's Perspective: NASCAR's continued focus on close finishes and exciting competition is a positive sign for the sport. The Dash 4 Cash format adds an extra layer of intrigue, and the historical data suggests fans can expect a weekend filled with drama and memorable moments.
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