Friday: Sunny with a high of 85 degrees and a 4% chance of rain with winds from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph. It's expected to be 84 degrees with a 0% chance of rain at the start of the Truck race. Talladega Superspeedway will open for business with qualifying and racing for the Craftsman Truck Series.

After issues late at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, William Byron (-15) and Chase Elliott (-23) enter Talladega in search of solid runs. Alex Bowman also heads to Alabama in search of his first drafting track victory having already scored two runner-up results in his career.

The 2025 NASCAR playoffs continue this weekend in Las Vegas for the Round of 8 opener. Here's everything to know for the South Point 400.

The on-track action begins at 10:10 a.m. with the inaugural IMSA Ford Mustang Challenge event on the 17-turn, 2.28-mile road course. The 45-minute race will be the opener of a doubleheader for the single-make sports car series.

Similarly, the Cup Series opens the Round of 8 with the South Point 400 on Oct. 12. The final eight consists of three Hendrick drivers, three Joe Gibbs Racing drivers and two Penske drivers. Josh Berry claimed the victory in the spring Vegas race, his first career Cup win.

The wait is over, and NASCAR 25 has hit the consoles, bringing the thrill of the track to gamers everywhere. One of the most debated topics surrounding any new sports game is the driver ratings, and this year is no different.