How to Watch IndyCar, NASCAR, Formula E, and Everything Else in Racing This Weekend, June 3-6
Josef Newgarden leads the field to the green flag at 2021’s Detroit Grand PrixPhoto: Chris Owens / Penske Entertainment
Welcome to the Jalopnik Weekend Motorsports Roundup, where we let you know what’s going on in the world of racing, how to watch this weekend’s IndyCar, NASCAR, and Formula E racing, and where you can talk about it, all in one convenient place. Where else would you want to spend your weekend?
Listen. I know the Jalopnik commentariat is generally not the biggest fan of Formula E, but I want you all to just give this race a chance. This will be the series’ first race in Jakarta, Indonesia, and so far, things are looking pretty damp. As in, rain pouring into the garages (which are, admittedly, just some tents). But I promise you: It’s going to be a good one.
If you’re looking for different open-wheel action, look no further than IndyCar. This weekend sees the series’ final race at Detroit’s Belle Isle street circuit; next year, the cars will be cruising through downtown Detroit proper. I desperately wanted to attend this race (largely because there’s a swingset in Belle Isle that gives you a view of the track while you’re in the air), but having two cats — one of whom can’t be boarded — makes that difficult. Instead, I’ll be enjoying from home.
And finally, we’re going to have an absolutely incredible NASCAR weekend full of first-time events. Xfinity will be competing at the Portland International Raceway street circuit while the Truck and Cup Series are headed to Gateway (aka World Wide Technology Speedway) to take on the 1.25-mile track. You’re not going to want to miss it.
Is there anything we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments!
How to Watch or Stream This Weekend’s Racing:
Saturday, June 4
Indy Lights Race 1, Detroit
From the Raceway at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan11:20 a.m. ET on Peacock
Formula E Jakarta ePrix
From Jakarta, Indonesia12:30 p.m. ET on CBSSN
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota 200
From World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, IL1:30 p.m. ET on FS1
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Chevrolet Sports Car Classic
From the Raceway at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan3 p.m. ET on Peacock
NASCAR Xfinity Series Pacific Automation 147
From Portland International Raceway in Portland, Oregon4:30 p.m. ET on FS1
Sunday, June 5
Indy Lights Race 2, Detroit
From the Raceway at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan12 p.m. ET on Peacock
NTT IndyCar Series Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
From the Raceway at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan3 p.m. ET on Peacock
NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300
From World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, IL3:30 p.m. ET on FS1
NHRA New England Nationals Eliminations
From New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire7 p.m. ET on FS1, 11 p.m. ET on FS2
