Sprint Cup Series Off This Weekend; XFINITY Series Visits Ohio

Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Sprint Cup Series is taking some time off.

No race is scheduled for NASCAR’s top circuit this weekend. The Cup drivers will be back in action for a night race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 20.

The XFINITY Series will fill the void with an afternoon race on Saturday. The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course will host the Mid-Ohio Challenge. The event will air on the USA Network, beginning 3:30 p.m. ET.

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