Welcome to the Jalopnik Weekend Motorsports Roundup, where we let you know what's going on in the world of racing, where you can see it, and where you can talk about it all in one convenient place. Where else would you want to spend your weekend?
Formula One and NASCAR Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series both take a break this weekend, but there's still Sprint Cup and Indy. And while you may think that Sprint Cup and an Indy race in Alabama would just mean nothing but ovals, that couldn't be further from the truth.
That's because the Indy race in Alabama is at the Barber Motorsports Park, a tight little road course that was once even suggested a test track for the doomed USF1 team. And what makes it one of the more interesting race tracks, at least in America, is the way it undergoes elevation changes.
And no, I'm not talking about one little hill here or there. It's as if the entire course is caught in a state of flux, undulating through the bends. With all the weight of the car constantly shifting throughout the race, it definitely tests driver skill more than some other venues.
So watch it when you can.
If you know about anything we missed, or about good livestreams out there, let us know in the comments below.
Richmond International Raceway
Richmond, Virginia
6:30 PM Saturday on FOX
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, New Jersey
7:30 PM Saturday on FS2
Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo
Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina
12 PM Sunday on FS1
Barber Motorsports Park
Birmingham, Alabama
2:30 PM Sunday on NBCSN
Royal Purple Raceway
Baytown, Texas
7 PM Sunday on ESPN2