(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)
By Aaron Bearden
A look at the weekend ahead in motorsports, and with TV/streaming details for each racing series included. All streaming service details included at the bottom. Times are ET.
Friday, Sept. 6
NASCAR
- NASCAR Xfinity Series practice (Indianapolis Motor Speedway): 1:05 p.m., NBC Sports App
- NASCAR Xfinity Series practice (Indianapolis Motor Speedway): 3:05 p.m., NBC Sports App
F1
- Formula 3 practice (Monza): 3:35 a.m., F1 TV
- Formula 1 practice (Monza): 4:55 a.m., ESPN2
- Formula 1 practice (Monza): 7:00 a.m., F1 TV
- Formula 1 practice (Monza): 8:55 a.m., ESPNU
- Formula 2 qualifying (Monza): 10:55 a.m., F1 TV
- Formula 3 qualifying (Monza): 11:50 a.m., F1 TV
- Porsche SuperCup practice (Monza): 12:45 p.m., F1 TV
Dirt
- Gold Cup Race of Champions (Silver Dollar Speedway): DirtVision
- Super DIRTcar Series (Autodrome Granby): 6:00 p.m., FloRacing, DirtVision
- Night Before the 50 (Port Royal Speedway): 6:45 p.m., SpeedShift TV
- POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League (Jacksonville Speedway): 7:15 p.m., SpeedShift TV
- CRA Sprint Cars (Merced Speedway): 9:00 p.m., FloRacing
Short Tracks
- Star Classic (Star Speedway): Speed51
- Street Stock Showdown (Cherokee Speedway): Speed51
Other
- 9th Annual Alamo Alarm Night Before the Mile (Lodi Cycle Bowl): 7:45 p.m., FansChoice TV
Saturday, Sept. 7
NASCAR
- Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice (Indianapolis Motor Speedway): 11:05 a.m., NBCSN
- NASCAR Xfinity Series (Indianapolis Motor Speedway): 12:05 p.m., NBCSN
- Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series final practice (Indianapolis Motor Speedway): 1:30 p.m., NBCSN
- NASCAR Xfinity Series Indiana 250 (Indianapolis Motor Speedway): 3:00 p.m., NBCSN
- NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Miller Lite 200 (Riverhead Raceway): 6:00 p.m., FansChoice TV
- NASCAR Pinty’s Series (Autodrome St-Eustache): 8:15 p.m., FansChoice TV
F1
- Formula 3 Race 1 (Monza): 4:30 a.m., F1 TV
- Formula 1 practice (Monza): 5:55 a.m., ESPN2
- Porsche Supercup qualifying (Monza): 7:25 a.m., F1 TV
- Formula 1 qualifying (Monza): 8:55 a.m., ESPNNews
- Formula 2 Feature (Monza): 10:45 a.m., F1 TV
Dirt
- Gold Cup Race of Champions (Silver Dollar Speedway): DirtVision
- Super DIRTcar Series (Le RPM Speedway): DirtVision
- American Flat Track (Williams Grove Speedway): 12:30 p.m., FansChoice TV
- POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League (Spoon River Speedway): 6:00 p.m., SpeedShift TV
- Tuscarora 50 (Port Royal Speedway): 6:10 p.m., SpeedShift TV
- USAC Silver Crown (Lucas Oil Raceway: 7:30 p.m., FloRacin
- Weekly Points Racing (Port City Raceway): 8:00 p.m., FloRacing
- CRA Sprint Cars (Santa Maria Raceway): 9:00 p.m., FloRacing
Short Tracks
- Speed51 Super Select (Lucas Oil Raceway): 6:00 p.m., Speed51
- Hall of Fame Night (Berlin Raceway): 6:30 p.m., FansChoice TV
- Weekly Racing (Langley Speedway): 7:00 p.m., FansChoice TV
- Myrtle Beach Championship Night (Myrtle Beach Speedway): 7:30 p.m., FansChoice TV
- Weekly Racing (Magic Valley Speedway): 8:00 p.m., FansChoice TV
- NWAAS Championship Points Racing (Salina Highbanks Speedway): 8:00 p.m., FansChoice TV
- Kart Idaho 10K Latemodel Double Jackpot (Meridian Speedway): 8:45 p.m., FansChoice TV
- Star Classic (Star Speedway): Speed51
- Street Stock Showdown (Cherokee Speedway): Speed51
Sports Cars
- Blancpain GT World Challenge Sprint Cup qualifying (Hungaroring): 4:30 a.m., MotorTrend On Demand
- VLN Endurance Series Round 6 (Nurburgring): 5:15 a.m., MotorTrend On Demand
- Blancpain GT World Challenge Sprint Cup Race 1 (Hungaroring): 8:50 a.m., MotorTrend On Demand
- International GT Open Race 1 (Silverstone): 11:00 a.m., MotorTrend On Demand
Other
- British Superbikes Championship qualifying (Oulton Park): 6:00 a.m., MotorTrend On Demand
- EuroFormula Open Race 1 (Silverstone): 10:00 a.m., MotorTrend On Demand
- British Superbikes Championship Race 1 (Oulton Park): 10:30 a.m., MotorTrend On Demand
Sunday, Sept. 8
NASCAR
- Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying (Indianapolis Motor Speedway): 10:35 a.m.
- Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (Indianapolis Motor Speedway): 2:00 p.m.
F1
- Formula 3 Race 2 (Monza): 3:30 a.m., F1 TV
- Formula 2 Sprint Race (Monza): 4:50 a.m., F1 TV
- Porsche Supercup race (Monza): 6:05 a.m., F1 TV
- Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix (Monza): 9:05 a.m., ESPN2
Dirt
- CRA Sprint Cars (Santa Maria Raceway): 9:00 p.m., FloRacing
Short Tracks
- 4th Annual for the Fans Event (Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park): 2:30 p.m., FansChoice TV
Sports Cars
- Blancpain GT World Challenge Sprint Cup Race (Hungaroring): 7:00 a.m., MotorTrend On Demand
- International GT Open Race 2 (Silverstone): 9:45 a.m., MotorTrend On Demand
Other
- British Superbikes Championship Races 2 & 3 (Oulton Park): 8:00 a.m., MotorTrend On Demand
- Euroformula Open Race 2 (Silverstone): 8:45 a.m., MotorTrend On Demand
Streaming Service Details
CARS Tour TV: Official streaming service of the CARS Tour. (Current price: $20/month, $25/month for HD)
DirtVision: Official streaming provider for the World of Outlaws. Has monthly “Fast Pass” subscription services for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Morton Buildings Late Model Series, while also airing races for Super DIRTcar and Knoxville Raceway. (Current price: $39/mo for each Fast Pass, individual prices vary.)
FansChoice TV: A free streaming service that primarily airs races for NASCAR’s grassroots and international tours, along with various short tracks and other tours.
F1 TV: Official streaming service of Formula 1. Carries streams of all on-track activity for F1, F2, F3 and Porsche SuperCup with additional historical content available on demand. (Current price: $79.99/year for live, $26.99/year for on demand)
FloRacing: Official streaming service of USAC. Airs most USAC-sanctioned events, as well as occasional shows from other tours including World RX and Renegades of Dirt. (Current price: $30/month)
INDYCAR Gold Pass: NBC streaming pass for the NTT IndyCar Series. Broadcasts all practice, qualifying and Indy Lights races. (Current Price: $39.99/season)
Lucas Oil Racing TV: Racing-based service featuring live broadcasts of the ARCA Menards Series, as well as various Lucas Oil-sponsored dirt and pulling tours. (Current price: $99.99/year or $6.99/month. Premium PPV events not included on monthly subscription.)
MotoGP VideoPass: The official stream of MotoGP. Handles all on-track activity for MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and MotoE. (Current price: $109.61/season, $22.36/month)
MotorTrend On Demand: Streaming service centered around car culture as a whole. Airs various motorsports events both live and on demand. (Current price: $4.99/month)
NHRA TV: Official streaming service of the NHRA. Covers all NHRA-sanctioned events. (Current Price: $119.99/year)
Pro Motocross Gold Pass: NBC streaming pass for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. Broadcasts all on-track activity. (Current Price: $54.99/season)
Speed51: Short track media outlet that carries streams for many tours and tracks, particularly in asphalt short track racing. (Current price: $79.99/year or $9.99/month for Premium, prices vary for individual events.)
SpeedShift TV: A dirt streaming service with various tracks and tours, including the All Stars Circuit of Champions. (Current price: $40/month for VIP pass, $99.95/year or $9.95/month for on demand streaming. Individual purchases allowed.)
WRC+: Official streaming service of the FIA World Rally Championship. Provides live stream of races, onboard cameras and additional content. (Current Price: €89.99/year or €8.99/month for All Live, €49.99/year or €4.99/month for Basic.
Aaron Bearden
The Owner and CEO of Motorsports Beat, Aaron is a journalist the ventured off on his own after stints with outlets from Speed51 to Frontstretch. A native Hoosier and Ball State alumnus, Aaron's spent his entire life following motorsports. If you don't mind the occasional pun, he can be found on social media at @AaronBearden93.