NASCAR’s 1.5-mile battleground at Homestead-Miami Speedway roars back to life this weekend with the Straight Talk Wireless 400. The sixth Cup Series race of 2025 promises drama as Denny Hamlin eyes a record fourth win here — but wildfires nearby have fans on edge. Officials confirmed the events will proceed as planned, with clear skies forecast.
From Kyle Larson’s triple-duty grind to Hendrick Motorsports’ dominance, here’s how to catch every lap and why history favors veterans.
All times are in Eastern Time unless noted otherwise.
Homestead-Miami Weekend Schedule and Viewing Guide
Saturday, March 22
Xfinity teams battle in the Hard Rock Bet 300 while Cup stars fine-tune setups.
- 10:30 a.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice (CW App)
- 11:35 a.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Qualifying (CW App)
- 1:05 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series Practice (Prime Video)
- 2:10 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Qualifying (Prime Video)
- 4:00 p.m.: Hard Rock Bet 300 (CW Network/Fubo)
Sunday, March 23
The Cup Series takes center stage for 267 laps of high-speed strategy.
- 3:00 p.m.: Straight Talk Wireless 400 (FS1/Max/Fubo)
Radio coverage for all races: MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).
Key Storylines and Historical Context
Homestead-Miami’s abrasive surface rewards tire management — a skill Hendrick Motorsports has mastered. Larson leads active drivers with 626 laps led here, while William Byron aims to replicate his 2021 win. Seven former Homestead winners grace Sunday’s grid, including Hamlin (three wins) and Christopher Bell (2023 winner).
The Xfinity Series’ Dash 4 Cash kicks off with Justin Allgaier, Austin Hill, Jesse Love, and Sam Mayer eligible for a $100,000 bonus. Meanwhile, Richard Childress Racing hunts its 100th Xfinity win, a milestone only Joe Gibbs Racing and Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing have achieved.
Despite nearby wildfires, NASCAR insists the weekend remains unaffected. “This wildfire is a few miles south of the track,” insider Bob Pockrass reported. “It has not impacted preparations.” Clear skies and highs near 81 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, March 23 ensure ideal racing conditions.
For Larson, pulling triple duty adds pressure. He’ll race in all three series, chasing his fourth Truck win and second Cup victory at Homestead, Fla. With $11 million on the line on Sunday, Homestead’s signature tire wear and late-race passes will decide who conquers NASCAR’s southernmost gauntlet.