NASCAR Returns to Rockingham Speedway After 12-Year Absence

Rockingham Speedway, a historic NASCAR track, is making a long-awaited return to the NASCAR calendar in 2025, hosting the Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series after more than a decade's absence. The revival has generated significant excitement among fans and the local Rockingham community, with drivers like Kasey Kahne coming out of retirement to compete and veterans such as JJ Yeley making their first appearance at the track. The speedway has undergone major renovations, including a repaving funded by state investment, which has resulted in faster lap times and a renewed sense of optimism for its future. Ford leads historically in Xfinity Series victories at Rockingham, and current drivers anticipate the new surface will produce dynamic racing. There is also growing speculation about the NASCAR Cup Series potentially returning to Rockingham, with officials indicating that a successful 2025 event could pave the way for a Cup Series comeback. Overall, Rockingham's resurgence is viewed as both a restoration of tradition and a hopeful step toward regaining its former status in NASCAR's top tier.