Welcome to the Jalopnik Weekend Motorsports Roundup, where we let you know what’s going on in the world of racing, how to watch this weekend’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, MotoGP races in Austin and NASCAR races at Martinsville, and where you can talk about it, all in one convenient place.
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The IndyCar Series is making its only trip to Southern California for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The iconic street circuit is a stark contrast to the series’ last stop, a high-speed 1.5-mile oval in Fort Worth, Texas. The racing, though, is sure to be just as close. The stars of IndyCar will be joined in Long Beach by the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
MotoGP makes its annual visit to the United States for the Grand Prix of the Americas. This year’s edition will be the first to feature MotoGP’s new sprint race format at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. However, track ringer Marc Márquez is still out due to injury after breaking his hand in last month’s season-opener in Portugal.
The NASCAR Cup Series is heading to Martinsville Speedway for another Virginia short-track showdown after Richmond last weekend. Chase Elliot is making his return to racing after breaking his leg in a snowboarding accident. Is there anything we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments!
How to Watch or Stream This Weekend’s Racing:
Friday, April 14
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series - Call811.com Before You Dig. 250
From Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, VA
7:30 p.m. ET on FS1
Saturday, April 15
MotoGP - Grand Prix of the Americas - Qualifying
From Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX
11:50 a.m. ET on MotoGP VIdeopass
Monster Energy Supercross
From Atlanta Motor Speedway in Atlanta, GA
3:00 p.m. ET on NBC / Peacock
IndyCar - Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach - Qualifying
From Long Beach, CA
3:00 p.m. ET on Peacock
MotoGP - Grand Prix of the Americas - Sprint Race
From Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX
11:50 a.m. ET on MotoGP Videopass
IMSA - Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
From Long Beach, CA
5:00 p.m. ET on USA / Peacock
NASCAR Xfinity Series - Call811.com Before You Dig. 250
From Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, VA
7:30 p.m. ET on FS1
Sunday, April 16
FIA WEC - 6 Hours of Portimão
From Algarve International Circuit in Portimão, Portugal
7:00 a.m. ET on MotorTrend
MotoGP - Grand Prix of the Americas - Race
From Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX
3:00 p.m. ET on CNBC / MotoGP VIdeopass
NASCAR Cup Series - NOCO 400
From Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, VA
3:00 p.m. ET on FS1
IndyCar - Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach - Race
From Long Beach, CA
3:30 p.m. ET on NBC / Peacock