10 Most Anticipated NASCAR Races of 2025

[@TheIceberg]

What races are you most looking forward to in 2025?

[@jackthegamer180]

The Coca Cola 600 without a doubt

[@NASCARCHAT24]

The iceberg 500

[@HBTCUPSERIES]

For some reason I'm sooooo excited for the bowman gray

[@HBTCUPSERIES]

Although exited for the rock

[@Jason-qt5js]

The Daytona summer race because I will be there!

[@KyIeLarson]

I'd say the 500 is #1 for me. Always one of the most exciting races of the year.

[@IsaacV24]

Mexico has to be my most anticipated race this year. Good or bad, it’s going to be interesting to see how NASCAR does internationally (even if it is just south of the border).

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

Kyle Busch gets arrested the moment he steps into the border crossing or out of the plane

[@KevinHarvickisnothappy4]

Kyle Busch is gonna need a backup driver for that race 😭

[@brunogonzalezsotelo4001]

I just hope that for Mexico NASCAR doesn't transfer its inconsistencies in race direction to Latin America but it's great that NASCAR can expand to other markets.

[@davidesparza6203]

To top it all off the race in Mexico will be a Quad Header weekend between Nascar Mex Trucks, Nascar Mex Series, Nascar Xfinity and Nascar Cup

[@dingle37]

should be least anticipated. another boring rc

[@TankSlappr]

Can't wait to see racing back at Rockingham. It's so close to where I live and now I can now go to it in person.

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

Too bad it's only on cable, though. Not a good way to show its comeback

[@TankSlappr]

@@S.K.R.E.Inc. trucks and ARCA will be on cable (FS1). Xfinity won't be on cable though (CW)

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

​​@@TankSlapprExcept the CW is pretty much cable in most areas of the country.

[@TankSlappr]

@@runrafarunthebestintheworld Hopefully they'll stream it live on the app.

[@rileybaird1544]

Homestead standing alone In the corner…

[@AMBETTERFAN]

😔

[@darrelladams4188]

Rumors have it ., upgrades for “ fan experience “ …. but honestly most Florida teams don’t get fans to come in person

[@brinleynicholson4588]

And the brickyard

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

​@@brinleynicholson4588the brickyard is just another race again sorry.

[@noahcoleman5556]

Honorable mention because of the stacked field: the Duels.

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

We call then the Twin 125s, like it was supposed to stay named as (or the Twin 150s, cause they did increase it by 25 miles)

[@DavidCormier-er7em]

You nailed the top 10 in my opinion. Except for the order. In 1979 my mother and father drove three kids in a motorhome 1700 miles from New Brunswick Canada to Daytona Beach for the 500. It was two weeks of amazing racing at the big track and the short tracks. it just doesn't have the same oath anymore for me. So I would move that back to 7th. The race I'm most looking forward to is Mexico. Just a thought from an older and wiser man than you. Well older anyway. Thanks so much I always enjoy your show.

[@fredyperez1405]

Daytona 500, Both Atlanta races, both Kansas races, Daytona Summer, both Talladega races, Coke 600

[@craigstephenson7676]

Praying for a beautiful, sunny Chicago race

[@YouTubeAuditor1]

As a former ticket holder, I hope it rains every year until they return to the purpose-built speedway in Joliet.

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

Alex Bowman won Joliet, so basically this is the last race we'll see in the Chicago market. Like SoCal, it's been abandoned to the wolves that are F1 and IndyCar

[@karlcalvert812]

Charlotte, Atlanta, Iowa, and both Darlingtons

[@cito1101]

I'm really intrigued at how Mexico City will turn out for the Cup and Xfinity Series. The track hasn't been used since 2008 for the Xfinity Series, and this is NASCAR's first points race outside of the US since the Trucks raced at Canadian Tire in 2019. Same with Rockingham. Xfinity hasn't raced since 2004, and Trucks since 2013.

[@WhoisSkid]

3:33 Richmond is also a Saturday night race this year too fyi

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

No one cares about Richmond.

[@DaAuraWolf]

In no particular order, these races have my interest this year: - Chicago Street Race (if they can catch a break with weather, then it could be pretty good) - Spring Xfinity Bristol (Xfinity racing at Bristol has been pretty good and I’m excited to see the second date return) - Trucks Lime Rock Park (from what I’ve seen of the overview of the track, should be an interesting event to see play out) - Autódromo Hermanos Rodrígeuz (yes, it’s a double dip of returning & new for both series… but still excited to see this new addition) - Rockingham (seeing this track make a return is great and hopefully we see it back on the Cup side again real soon) - Trucks Charlotte Roval (including it because it’s going to be such a chaotic mess that I’m just a sicko to see what comes out of it) - COTA (they’re running a different configuration this year. Curious how it differs/compares to the F1 version that we have been running on) - Spring Bristol (double dipping with this weekend, but I’m just overall curious to see if the anomaly remains consistent in daylight since it was Dr.Jekyl/Mr. Hyde last year for the Spring event to Fall event) - ARCA DuQuoin State Fairgrounds (had to throw an ARCA event in there somewhere plus it’s a dirt race - double win) - Coke 600 (first trip to this race this year, first non-short track, and first proper trip to North Carolina. Looking forward to this weekend as a fan essentially making a first trip to NASCAR’s Mecca)

[@LloydGaming-z3p]

Nice video!

[@Nonfiction79]

Every time somebody says going back to an older track is a step back for the sport I want to break something. Bowman Grey is one of the most legendary venues in the history of American motorsports and it should be respected as such. Same with tracks like North Wilkesboro and Rockingham.

[@jakobbuckles4472]

I'm really excited for Spring Bristol It's a month later, but if you live in East TN, you know the conditions will be very similar to March. If the rain stays away. There's a solid chance last year's Spring Bristol race is replicated. It may even be better now that teams know what may happen.

[@curtisblevins1462]

Well, here are some of the races I'm looking forward to for the 2025 season across all 3 series: 1st up is Mexico City because while the Xfinity Series is returning there for the first time since 2008, it'll be the first time the Cup Series will race there and it'll be a challenge for them. 2nd, the truck series will race at Lime Rock Park and the Charlotte Roval for the first time ever and both of those tracks will be a challenge for the truck series. And finally, Rockingham returns to the sport on Easter Weekend and while the truck series will race there for the first time since 2013, the Xfinity Series will return there for the first time since 2004 and it'll be a challenge for both of those series, but it's great to see Rockingham return and I hope it puts on a great show. All-in-all, in the end, that's all I've got to say, so goodbye!

[@2tuff.saints]

Homestead, Both Kansas races, Both Atlanta races, Both Daytona and Dega races I am really excited to see what happens this season.

[@spaggetijeff1229]

Richmond’s also a Saturday night race

[@jamiesweitzer8469]

Darlington, Bristol Night, All-Star in N. Wilkesboro & of course, the Coca-Cola 600, in that order I'm psyched to watch!😊🎉

[@DepravedCoTApologist]

The Phoenix finale is one of my most anticipated races only because I'm gonna start journalism school this year, and there's a chance I could be covering that race

[@jeremyrounds6821]

Mine is Iowa because I live here and I’m going to this race for the first time

[@dylanmannick9242]

I’m ready for all of the tracks!

[@peterstratta]

Definitely agree with a lot of this list, the Xfinity 500 is race of the year for me and as a homer I'm pumped for BGS and The Rock to return!

[@joshuapboston1999]

Personally, I look forward to being at one of the Kansas races. As a Western Nebraska guy, it kind of is a home track (approx. 600 miles from home), and I'm surprised I haven't gotten a chance to see a live NASCAR race yet since I started listening to races live Midway in 2017.

[@sethriegls9760]

I am going to Miami on my honeymoon to catch a cruise and the race after getting back to shore. Wife has never been to a race so I am hoping she can get hooked. Hoping for a good Penske showing and good weather

[@tobiojo6469]

Can’t wait for the first international cup series race in Mexico.

[@stockr2025]

The Southern 500 would sound good for the final race on the round of 8.

[@SuperNASCARrocks]

Really looking forward to the Daytona 500 because it’s the season kickoff. Can’t wait. And the return of Rockingham will be awesome. As well as the Coke 600. That will be a big race.

[@memepatriots]

There are races I’m looking forward to, but I’m not excited for any of them for the first time in my life. I have thoroughly enjoyed this off-season. Last year did a lot to damage the brand of Nascar in my eyes. I’ve always heard the criticism of WWE on wheels, but last year, particularly because of the officiating and rule changes in calls that we saw mid and post race really brought wwe on wheels energy.

[@wixard7]

You forgot that the Atlanta Night Race is also the in season tournament opener.

[@ZacharyFrederick-g6k]

I'm excited for Chicago street race hoping it's sunny

[@anthonyruggiero1988]

Imagine if Suarez blows an engine on lap 1 at Mexico City and Kyle Busch wins

[@BecauseRacing]

no one is talking bout how amazing homestead is

[@SG29-tr9oe]

3:29 you forgot the Saturday night Richmond race

[@DavidCormier-er7em]

in my last comment I meant to mention this. Super Speedways should be starting 43 cars. For the Daytona 500 that would give so much more excitement to be more teams trying to get in. And I hate when I say that anyone says well it would Debbie up the purse. We all know Nascar has enough money to make up the purse difference. that's become very obviously hasn't it. We need seven non-chartered starters in super speedway races. Just a thought.

[@bearmarsh6579]

All Road courses + Daytona, Talladega and Atlanta.

[@Racingchevy16]

I’m hyped for Kansas manly bc it’s my first race I’m going to but I think it’ll be a good race

[@hunternixonfishing2500]

For me it’s 1: Daytona 500 (I’m going) 2: Homestead 3: Kansas 4: Bowman Grey 5: Atlanta 1

[@jrracingteam1732]

I say Alanta has been good cup wise. They NEED to put the superspeedway package on the xfinity and trucks.

[@stevesouza552]

Daytona 500! going there for the first time. Been a fan since 91'. Then New Hampshire its my home track.

[@McQueenEdits95-f3r]

I can’t wait for the one in Mexico

[@naparacingfan9275]

1.) Daytona 500 2.) Coke 600 3.) Southern 500 4.) Brickyard 400 5.) Rockingham What I'm not looking forward to: The Phony Playoffs! Miss the racing this offseason but not the playoffs.

[@JGR4LIFE20]

I was looking forward to Mexico until I realized it was on Prime 😡

[@DINGERRacingNetwork]

The one BUSCH WINS

[@nascarson2414]

No Truex Full time driving means Im not excited at all about this season. Time to do better things.

[@Dennyhamlin23XI]

The least anticipated is the clash 😂😂

[@daboiracing3848]

people cry for years for BMG then cry when we get it lol

[@AlexSecret]

6:19 yes

[@bighatLJ]

No chicago is insane

[@treestar22]

I'm really excited for New Hampshire because Ryan Preece is going to win

[@nascaregr]

Did he just say that he's most excited for a SHORT TRACK???? Idk

[@landon8590]

Richmond is also a Saturday night race

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

No one cares about Richmond though.

[@landon8590]

@ I do!

[@TylerOwen28]

Trade martinsville fall with homestead on this list. Yup

[@kyleotto2938]

They need to go back to Daytona for the clash and stop going to these trucks that are too small for today's cars

[@jonrobertson7801]

I'm looking forward to Michigan new June date just please please please no rain.

[@NASCARFAN93100]

Daytona 500 At This Point

[@AlanpittsS2b]

Please dear god can short track races be improved.

[@michaelforrest3370]

North Wilkesboro

[@HBTCUPSERIES]

First

[@TheIceberg]

NICE!!!!

[@McQueenEdits95-f3r]

Under a minute

[@dollabillswag3772]

Rockingham.

[@TimothyChapman]

Let me know when they do away with the playoffs, stage racing, and group qualifying, and "win and you're in".

[@danielblock6876]

I used that word a few times never should have done it myself did in a long video, But only I did cause I was really really really really really angry, yeah I know why I was mad, what happened last week is what I can say, But I hope next season goes better but I don't think using the GD Word in your video was your best idea. But I am hopeful but I am not 100% All In to put it nicely. I know this you hadn't done that in your videos I think in 4 years maybe. anyhow I am hopeful NASCAR doesn't make so many bad calls as we saw last year. But yeah I hope also everything goes smoothly but I know this I might not be able to see the Prime races because mainly I don't like streaming, and also I may a day or two after watch it. But it'd be on KZbin so don't try to spoil me too much late spring early summer.

[@nascarguynai]

What is the gd word

[@Nonfiction79]

oh no he swore.

[@danielblock6876]

Yeah sadly he did it was that word you know the one cursing at god in vain yeah that one. That's what he swore.

[@YouTubeAuditor1]

I lose more and more interest every year since they left Chicagoland, and watch fewer and fewer races. Think I'll watch Bowman gray for the LOLs and the 500 because it's the only race that matters. I regret watching the roval anymore because when I turned off the TV Logano was "eliminated" yet somehow he's the champion. Screw that crap.

[@ethantaube2512]

Canada might become part of the USA this year. Dover is the race I look forward to

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

That is, if Mexico isn't annexed first. Or better yet, Greenland

[@user-yx5wx6wk5f]

bristol spring could be a make it or break it for that track

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

We all know it's gonna get broken, just like Fox will be with how lackluster its ratings are gonna be

[@Nonfiction79]

I don’t think there’s any reason to worry about Bristol. The problem is the car not the track, same with the other short tracks. I could see the Bristol spring date moving to the Nashville Fairgrounds at some point, but that’s still a good few years away.

[@Hoozier_9]

homestead robbed like usual

[@ethantaube2512]

Prime will fail big time. Hardly anyone will watch

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

Exactly. No one is gonna shell out 70 bucks (Prime is 35 a month) for 5 races

[@scottg9855]

BG will be just as bad as LA. Rockingham is new pavement and will be single groove. Mexico will just be another boring RC. Atlanta manufactured Drama. Darlington is fine. Daytona, zzzzz. There will be no passing and the dumb fuel saving. Kansas, is fine. And you jinxed it by saying it hasn't had a bad race with this car. 600 is going to be a ratings flop with it being on Amazon. Daytona 500, zzzz no passing fuel saving. Martinsville, they better hope they get lucky again.

[@jasongrisdale3084]

Trump is not going to be happy that nascar is going to have a race in mexico....he hates them😂😂😂😂