Welcome to Jalopnik’s weekly guide on how to watch racing events on television and streaming platforms. Although Formula 1 is currently on its summer break, there are still exciting racing events happening. This includes IndyCar’s chaotic street race in Nashville and MotoGP at Silverstone.
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IndyCar’s Nashville Grand Prix
This weekend’s Nashville Grand Prix will be the last race on this particular circuit, as a new stadium for the Tennessee Titans football team requires the track to be relocated. There are rumors that the Nashville Grand Prix will also become IndyCar’s season finale from 2024 onwards.
Friday, August 4th
Practice – 2:00 p.m. ET on Peacock
Saturday, August 5th
Practice – 11:40 a.m. ET on Peacock
Qualifying – 2:45 p.m. ET on Peacock
Final Practice – 6:25 p.m. ET on Peacock
Sunday, August 6th
Race – 12:00 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock
NASCAR’s FireKeepers Casino 400
There are only four races left before the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs begin. Michigan International Speedway offers Kevin Harvick a good chance to secure a victory and secure a spot in the playoffs for his last season. Harvick has won five out of the last seven races at Michigan.
Friday, August 4th
NASCAR Xfinity Series – Practice/Qualifying – 3:30 p.m. ET on USA Network
Saturday, August 5th
NASCAR Cup Series – Practice/Qualifying – 12:30 p.m. ET on USA Network
NASCAR Xfinity Series – Cabo Wabo 250 – 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC
Sunday, August 6th
NASCAR Cup Series – FireKeepers Casino 400 – 2:30 p.m. ET on USA Network
IMSA SportsCar Weekend at Road America
The first visit of IMSA’s new GTP class to Road America promises to be spectacular. The historic circuit has been resurfaced, leading to potential shattered lap records due to increased grip on the racing line. However, drivers will find less grip off the racing line, making overtaking challenging.
Saturday, August 5th
Qualifying – 2:15 p.m. ET on Peacock
Sunday, August 6th
Race – 11:00 a.m. ET on USA Network/Peacock
MotoGP’s British Grand Prix
After a six-week summer break, the FIM MotoGP World Championship returns with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Race officials will start enforcing minimum tire pressures across the field. Initial violations will result in warnings, but repeat offenders will face time penalties and disqualifications in future races.
Saturday, August 5th
Qualifying – 5:50 a.m. ET on MotoGP Videopass
Sprint Race – 10:00 a.m. ET on MotoGP Videopass
Sunday, August 6th
Race – 8:00 a.m. ET on MotoGP Videopass
Tape Delay – 3:00 p.m. ET on NBC