Straight Talk Wireless 400 NASCAR Cup Series Weekend

The roaring engines and high-speed excitement of NASCAR return to Miami October 26-27, 2024, as the Straight Talk Wireless 400 NASCAR Cup Series hits the Homestead-Miami Speedway in South Dade. This year marks the race’s 25th anniversary.

NASCAR Weekend draws fans from all over the country, so the race is as much a vacation as a sporting event. Fans camp in RVs onsite, and the area around the speedway becomes one big race party from Friday night to Sunday. While Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race is the main event, Saturday’s lineup includes Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series races. Whether you live in Miami or are visiting for the spectacle, here’s everything you need to know about the Straight Talk Wireless 400 and Homestead-Miami Speedway’s NASCAR weekend.

Off To The Races

Saturday, October 26: A Doubleheader

NASCAR Weekend gets going at noon on Saturday with the Craftsman Truck Series Playoff Race. While it’s not the main event of the weekend, the truck series race is part of the circuit’s Round of Eight playoffs, where the season’s highest-ranking drivers compete for a spot in the championship race in November. The race will cover 201 miles over 134 laps around Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Saturday’s doubleheader continues with the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff race at 4 p.m. The Xfinity Series is NASCAR’s second division of racing, like AAA baseball or the NBA G-League, but for stock cars. It’s a chance to see some up-and-coming drivers who may become big names on the NASCAR Cup Circuit in coming years. Stars like Ricky Rudd, Terry Labonte, and Kurt Busch started here. Currently, teen racing sensation Connor Zilisch is the one to watch, as he won his first-ever Xfinity race at Watkins Glen in September. The race will also cover 201 miles over 134 laps.

Sunday, October 27: The Main Event

Sunday afternoon brings the weekend’s grand finale, the Straight Talk Wireless 400. It’s the second of three races in the NASCAR Cup’s Round of Eight Playoffs, where the sport’s top eight drivers will be competing for playoff points and a spot in the season’s championship race. But they won’t be the only ones racing. All qualifying NASCAR drivers will be on the track, including Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr. and last year’s cup champion, Ryan Blaney.

Sunday’s race begins at 2:30 p.m. and will cover 400 miles over 267 laps. Speeds average around 125-130 miles per hour, with most races taking around three hours and 15 minutes.

General Ticket Information

Tickets for NASCAR Weekend are available as either single-day or three-race packages.

For Saturday, Grandstand Reserved seats range from $35-$58, depending on location. Sunday-only tickets in the same area range from $35-$174. If you want to attend all three races, Grandstand Reserved seats range from $50-$140. Guests can also opt for special Family Four Packs, which include admission for two adults and two children for $75.

Premium Experiences

Infield Grounds Pass

Sunday ticket holders can add an Infield Grounds Pass to their tickets for $50. The pass grants them access to pit road prior to the race as well as admission to the pre-race concert and infield Beach Bash. The Beach Bash will have a live DJ playing all afternoon as well as water games.

Ally Pit Box

Set right above the Start/Finish Line, the Ally Pit Box offers a birds-eye view of the race’s most important moments. You’ll enjoy the Straight Talk Wireless 400 from an air-conditioned suite, where you can listen to the pit crew communicate with drivers with personal radio scanners while enjoying unlimited food and drinks from the buffet and open bar. Ally Pit Box tickets also include preferred parking and access to the Beach Bash, starting at $1,465.

Ally Champions Club

If you’re looking for an elevated seating experience that includes both indoor and outdoor elements, reserve a seat in the Ally Champions Club. Set high above Turn 1, the Champions Club includes a reserved seat with a seatback and cupholder right over the racetrack, with a cool, air-conditioned club to retreat to when you want a rest. The club has a gourmet buffet and open bar as well as a pool table. Ally Champions Club tickets come with preferred parking and an infield grounds pass, starting at $700.

Foreverlawn Speedway Terrace

Some of the best seats at the speedway are at the Foreverlawn Speedway Terrace, set above the grandstands at the Start/Finish Line. From this premium vantage point, you’ll enjoy access to an indoor/outdoor clubhouse with its own concession stands as well as reserved seats with seatbacks and drink holders. The clubhouse also has flatscreen TVs, so you can catch the action across the track without binoculars. Foreverlawn Speedway Terrace seats include an infield grounds pass and start at $275.

GEICO Camping

Camping at the track is a quintessential part of the NASCAR experience. Dedicated fans like to pack their RVs and sleep onsite for the entire weekend. It’s a three-day tailgate that’s one of the most unique experiences in sports, a true immersion in the world of stock car racing. Guests who choose to camp can purchase reserved RV spots starting at $250 outside the track or opt for premium parking outside Turn 2 for $1,399. Tent sites are also available for those who don’t have an RV but still want to spend NASCAR Weekend at the speedway.

By: Matthew Meltzer | September 20, 2024