For race fans, Sunday, March 29 is going to be a fun day. Not only will there be NASCARCup Series action and IndyCar at Barber Motorsports Park. But if that isn’t enough, NASCAR is offering a free race for fans on Sunday.
The ARCA Menards Series East season begins this upcoming weekend at Hickory Motor Speedway. Fans can catch the action on FloRacing, or for free, on the NASCAR Channel. You can access the NASCAR Channel through Tubi, Xumo, and other services completely for free.
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Historic Hickory Motor Speedway has hosted many different series and events throughout the years. However, this will be the first ARCA East race ever at the track.
In this photo illustration, the NASCAR logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
(Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
The East Series is a development series that has helped kickstart the careers of many drivers. Max Reeves is likely the favorite for the weekend. He will be back with Joe Gibbs Racing once again. Reeves has shown a real talent behind the wheel and with backing from Toyota, JGR, and of course, Cook Out, he’s got a career laid out for him if he is able to grasp it.
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Dystany Spurlock, a motorcycle drag racer, is making her stock car debut. Hoping to fulfill her dreams of racing in NASCAR, Spurlock is trading in her stock motorcycle, which she’s taken 178 MPH, and heading to Hickory Motor Speedway.
The ARCA Menards Series East will have some good old-fashioned short track racing or fans. If you want to catch a free race, check out how you can access the NASCAR Channel on your TV, laptop, or phone, and tune in to watch the stars of tomorrow get their start.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the Racing section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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