This weekend, NASCAR features multiple series at Kansas Speedway, including the Cup Series and the O鈥橰eilly Auto Parts Series. Kyle Larson, the defending winner, also holds the 2025 Spring Busch Light Pole Award. Recent races have seen thrilling finishes, with the last laps often determining victory, including the closest finish in Cup Series history at Kansas. The O鈥橰eilly Series Dash 4 Cash continues with participants vying for a $100,000 bonus.

By the Numbers
  • Kyle Larson won by just 0.001 seconds in May 2024.
  • In the last seven Kansas races, the driver leading the most laps has only won once.
State of Play
  • ARCA practice and qualifying kicks off the action on Friday, April 17.
  • Saturday features the O鈥橰eilly Kansas Lottery 300 and Cup Series practice and qualifying.
  • The Cup Series AdventHealth 400 is scheduled for Sunday, April 19.
What's Next

Following the Kansas weekend, both the NASCAR Cup Series and O鈥橰eilly Auto Parts Series will head to Talladega Superspeedway for their next races.

Bottom Line

This weekend's races at Kansas are poised for exciting finishes, with drivers eager to secure wins and valuable points heading into the next round of competitions.