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Guide to NASCAR Xfinity at Rockingham: When and how to watch, entry list, purse, and more

Everything you need to know ahead of the NASCAR Xfinity Series in Rockingham this weekend.

Ryan Sieg, RSS Racing Ford

Ryan Sieg, RSS Racing Ford

Photo by: Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images

After not holding a race in the Xfinity Series since 2004, excitement amongst fans is ramping up for the return of Rockingham Speedway as it is set to host the next round of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series.

Heading into the race weekend, which will host practice on Friday, followed by qualifying and the race on Saturday, Justin Allgaier continues to lead the drivers' standings. Following the JR Motorsports driver are Haas driver Sam Mayer and Richard Childress Racing's Jesse Love in second and third, respectively.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the NASCAR Xfinity Series in Rockingham.

When is the NASCAR Xfinity Series this weekend?

Friday, 18 April

3.05 p.m. ET: NASCAR Xfinity Series - Practice

Saturday, 19 April

11.30 a.m. ET: NASCAR Xfinity Series - Qualifying
4 p.m. ET: NASCAR Xfinity Series - North Carolina Education Lottery 250 presented by Black's Tire

How to watch the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Rockingham

The NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Rockingham will be broadcast on CW and APP on Friday, 18 April, with qualifying on the same channels on Saturday, 19 April. However, the North Carolina Education Lottery 250 presented by Black's Tire can be followed live on CW, MRN, and SiriusXM.

What is the purse for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Rockingham?

The purse for the Xfinity Series race at Rockingham will be $1,651,939. This includes payouts, all positions, contingency awards, contributions to the year-end points fund, etc.

Ryan Ellis, DGM Racing Chevrolet

Ryan Ellis, DGM Racing Chevrolet

Photo by: Sean Gardner / Getty Images

NASCAR Xfinity Series spring race at Rockingham repeat winners

Rockingham Speedway hosts both a spring and fall race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The race, based in North Carolina, first hit the calendar in 1982. However, after leaving the sport at the end of 2004, Rockingham now returns for the first time in 20 years. Mark Martin has seen the most success in both the spring and fall editions of the race, with five spring wins and six fall victories. 

Repeat spring race winners

5 wins:
Mark Martin - 1988, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000

4 wins:
Dale Earnhardt - 1983, 1985, 1986, 1990

2 wins:
Jamie McMurray - 2003, 2004

2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series spring race at Rockingham entry list

Sheldon Creed – Haas Factory Team
Carson Kvapil – JR Motorsports
Jesse Love – Richard Childress Racing
Parker Retzlaff – Alpha Prime Racing
Kris WrightOur Motorsports
Justin Allgaier – JR Motorsports
Patrick Emerling – SS GreenLight Racing
Sammy Smith – JR Motorsports
Daniel DyeKaulig Racing
Josh Williams – Kaulig Racing
Garrett Smithley – SS GreenLight Racing
Christian Eckes – Kaulig Racing
William SawalichJoe Gibbs Racing
Justin Bonsignore – Joe Gibbs Racing
Brandon Jones – Joe Gibbs Racing
Austin Hill – Richard Childress Racing
Harrison BurtonAM Racing
Dean ThompsonSam Hunt Racing
Jeb BurtonJordan Anderson Racing
Kyle SiegRSS Racing
Blaine Perkins – Jordan Anderson Racing
Katherine Legge – Jordan Anderson Racing
Kasey Kahne – Richard Childress Racing
Greg Van AlstJoey Gase Motorsports
Ryan Sieg – RSS Racing
Sam Mayer – Haas Factory Team
Anthony Alfredo – Young's Motorsports
Brennan Poole – Alpha Prime Racing
Vicente Salas – Alpha Prime Racing
Nicholas Sanchez – Big Machine Racing
Jeremy Clements – Jeremy Clements Racing
JJ Yeley – Joey Gase Motorsports
Taylor Gray – Joe Gibbs Racing
Thomas Annunziata – Cope Family Racing
Ryan EllisDGM Racing x JIM
Dawson CramMike Harmon Racing
Austin Green – Jordan Anderson Racing
Connor Zilisch – JR Motorsports
Josh Bilicki – DGM Racing x JIM
Matt DiBenedettoViking Motorsports

What are the NASCAR Xfinity Series standings ahead of Rockingham?

1. Justin Allgaier – 395
2. Sam Mayer – 312
3. Jesse Love – 286
4. Austin Hill – 280
5. Connor Zilisch – 260
6. Carson Kvapil – 257
7. Brandon Jones – 253
8. Sheldon Creed – 252
9. Ryan Sieg – 249
10. Sammy Smith – 241
11. Daniel Dye – 212
12. Harrison Burton – 209
13. Jeb Burton – 207
14. Christian Eckes – 204
15. Nicholas Sanchez – 202
16. Taylor Gray – 189
17. Aric Almirola – 186
18. Dean Thompson – 184
19. Brennan Poole – 167
20. Josh Williams – 163
21. Jeremy Clements – 160
22. Parker Retzlaff – 141
23. William Sawalich – 131
24. Matt DiBenedetto – 127
25. Ryan Ellis – 122
26. Anthony Alfredo – 120
27. Blaine Perkins – 119
28. Kyle Sieg – 111
29. Kris Wright – 84
30. Josh Bilicki – 81
31. Garrett Smithley – 78
32. Leland Honeyman – 65
33. Joey Gase – 59
34. Justin Bonsignore – 53
35. Mason Massey – 45
36. Patrick Emerling – 40
37. Nick Leitz – 32
38. Jordan Anderson – 30
39. Alex Labbe – 30
40. Greg Van Alst – 28
41. Caesar Bacarella – 24
42. Brad Perez – 23
43. Patrick Staropoli – 21
44. Mason Maggio – 21
45. Ryan Truex – 20
46. Thomas Annunziata – 18
47. Corey Day – 16
48. CJ McLaughlin – 16
49. Austin Green – 12
50. Carson Ware – 12
51. David Starr – 11
52. Myatt Snider – 11
53. Dawson Cram – 7
54. Sage Karam – 5
55. Preston Pardus – 1
56. Baltazar Leguizamón – 1

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