For Immediate Release
Miami’s Racing Scene Gears Up for NASCAR Triple Header Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway with Unique Pre-Event Activities
MIAMI, FL (Feb. 18, 2025) – With the DAYTONA 500 now complete, racing enthusiasts across South Florida are now turning their attention to Homestead-Miami Speedway and its highly anticipated NASCAR Triple Header Weekend on March 21-23, 2025. The event promises to be a cornerstone of the motorsport calendar, offering a mix of high-speed thrills, family-friendly fun, and interactive activities for fans of all ages. But the excitement isn’t just confined to the weekend itself. Leading up to the big event, several unique activities are giving fans an up-close-and-personal racing experience.
- Fast Lane Friday (Friday, Feb. 28 at 6:00 PM)
Homestead-Miami Speedway will host Fast Lane Friday, offering a legal, safe alternative to the world of illegal street racing. Amidst stricter penalties for street racing, the event allows car enthusiasts to race their own vehicles on the famed NASCAR track, providing a regulated environment for high-speed thrills. For just $30, participants will experience the rush of racing on the same track as NASCAR pros, all within a family-friendly and safe atmosphere.
- NASCAR Racing Experience: Drive a Real NASCAR Race Car (Saturday, March 1 & 15)
For the ultimate fan experience, fans will have the exclusive opportunity to drive a real NASCAR race car at Homestead-Miami Speedway. After receiving professional training and instruction, participants will take the driver’s seat for 48 minutes of solo racing on the same 1.57-mile oval speedway used by the pros. With no lead car and no instructor, fans will experience the thrill of racing firsthand, guided by a spotter over an in-car radio.
- Triple Header Weekend: The Main Event (Friday March 21 – Sunday, March 23)
The excitement will reach a fever pitch as Homestead-Miami Speedway hosts a Triple Header Weekend packed with high-speed thrills for fans of all ages. The event kicks off on Friday, March 21 at 8:00 p.m. with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series’ Baptist Health 200, followed by the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, March 22 at 4:00 p.m. The weekend culminates on Sunday, March 23 at 3:00 p.m. with the main event, the NASCAR Cup Series’ Straight Talk Wireless 400, where NASCAR’s best drivers will battle for supremacy.
With tickets starting at just $33 for grandstand seats and kids 12-and-under receiving free admission on both Friday and Saturday, this weekend offers an affordable, action-packed outing for families looking to make lasting memories. A variety of food and beverage options will be available, while fans can also bring their own coolers to ensure they can enjoy the day their way.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit homesteadmiamispeedway.com or call 866-409-RACE.
About Homestead-Miami Speedway
Founded by Miami businessman, racing enthusiast and philanthropist Ralph Sanchez, Homestead-Miami Speedway has been open since 1995 following an initiative to spur economic recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. The 650-acre facility features a 1.5-mile oval and 2.21-mile road course which also hosts on-track events nearly 300 days per year and generates more than $301 million annually for the region. NASCAR crowned champions in all three of its national series at Homestead-Miami Speedway for 18 straight years (2002-19). Homestead-Miami Speedway is home to Fast Lane Friday, which serves as a legal drag racing event open to all car enthusiasts 18 and older with a valid driver’s license and proof of registration and insurance. Located inside of Turn 3 on a 20,000 square foot beach, Beach Bash is exclusively offered for fans at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Open to all ages, the beach sits on the spring-fed 7-acre lake which spans the width of the backstretch and offers live entertainment, beach and water activities, and unique food and beverage options all while taking in the race action. For more information on Homestead-Miami Speedway, including tickets and schedule information for the 2025 NASCAR race weekend March 21-23, please visit www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com. Fans can stay connected to Homestead-Miami Speedway on Facebook, Instagram and X.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
