The ARCA Series East 2026 season features an exciting 8-round motorsport calendar showcasing the best regional stock car racing across America’s classic short tracks. Starting on 28 March 2026 at Hickory Motor Speedway, this racing timetable delivers action-packed oval racing through to the season finale at Bristol in September. Whether you’re a dedicated ARCA East follower or discovering the series for the first time, this complete guide covers every date, circuit, and timezone conversion you need.
Quick Facts: ARCA Series East 2026 Racing Calendar
- Series: ARCA Series East (Regional Stock Cars)
- Season Start: 28 March 2026
- Season Finale: 17–19 September 2026
- Total Rounds: 8 events
- Region: United States
- Circuits: Short ovals including Hickory, Rockingham, Nashville, Toledo, and Bristol
- How to Watch: ARCA Race Centre (global), FloRacing (US, paid)
- Best Way to Follow: The Racing Line app at trlapp.com/app
When Does the ARCA Series East 2026 Season Start?
The ARCA Series East 2026 season officially begins on 28 March 2026 at Hickory Motor Speedway in North Carolina. This beloved 0.363-mile oval provides the perfect backdrop for the opening round, setting the tone for a competitive championship battle. Mark your racing calendar now—or better yet, set up notifications in The Racing Line app to ensure you never miss the green flag.
How Many Rounds in the ARCA Series East 2026 Motorsport Calendar?
The complete ARCA East 2026 racing timetable comprises 8 rounds across six months of competition. The schedule blends standalone ARCA East events with several co-headlining weekends alongside the main ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Trucks, and even NASCAR Cup Series races. Here’s your full round-by-round motorsport calendar:
- Round 1: Hickory Motor Speedway — 28 March 2026
- Round 2: Rockingham — 4 April 2026
- Round 3: Nashville — 2–3 May 2026
- Round 4: Toledo Speedway — 16–17 May 2026 (with ARCA)
- Round 5: Indianapolis Raceway Park — 24–25 July 2026 (with Trucks & ARCA)
- Round 6: Flat Rock Speedway — 1–2 August 2026
- Round 7: Iowa — 7–9 August 2026 (with Cup, Xfinity & ARCA)
- Round 8: Bristol — 17–19 September 2026 (with Cup, Xfinity, Trucks & ARCA)
The latter half of the season offers incredible value for fans, with ARCA East sharing race weekends with NASCAR’s top-tier series at Indianapolis Raceway Park, Iowa, and the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway.
What Time Does ARCA Series East Race? Timezone Conversions for the Racing Timetable
ARCA East races typically take place on Saturday afternoons or evenings, local US time. Exact session times are confirmed closer to each event, but here’s how a typical 2:00 PM Eastern race time converts across key timezones:
- US Eastern (ET): 2:00 PM
- US Pacific (PT): 11:00 AM
- UK (BST, summer): 7:00 PM
- Central Europe (CEST, summer): 8:00 PM
- Australia Eastern (AEST): 4:00 AM (next day)
For precise, auto-converted session times tailored to your local timezone, download The Racing Line app at trlapp.com/app. With 220+ series in one motorsport timetable, you’ll have every ARCA East session—plus any other championships you follow—displayed in your local time automatically.
Where Can I Watch ARCA Series East Live Streams?
Catching the live motorsport stream action from ARCA East is straightforward for fans worldwide:
- ARCA Race Centre: Available globally, this official platform provides live racing stream coverage of ARCA East events
- FloRacing: A paid subscription service offering comprehensive coverage for US-based fans (geo-restricted)
Rather than hunting across multiple platforms, The Racing Line app consolidates your live stream options alongside the complete racing calendar. Access broadcast information, session times, and streaming links all in one place.
How Do I Get ARCA Series East Race Timetable Notifications?
Never miss another green flag with Smart Notifications from The Racing Line app. Here’s why it’s the ultimate companion for following the ARCA East motorsport calendar:
- Custom Alerts: Choose exactly which sessions trigger notifications—qualifying, races, or everything
- Flexible Lead Times: Get reminded 15 minutes, 1 hour, or even a day before sessions start
- Multi-Series Support: Following NASCAR Cup, IndyCar, or F1 alongside ARCA East? Manage all 220+ series in one unified racing timetable
- Automatic Timezone Conversion: No more mental maths—every session displays in your local time
Download The Racing Line on iOS and Android at trlapp.com/app and set up your personalised ARCA East notifications today.
Your Complete ARCA Series East 2026 Motorsport Timetable
The 2026 ARCA East season promises thrilling short-track battles at some of America’s most storied ovals. From the season opener at Hickory through the prestigious Bristol finale, every round offers door-to-door stock car racing that showcases NASCAR’s next generation of talent.
With The Racing Line app, you’ll have the entire racing calendar at your fingertips—complete with live stream information, automatic timezone conversions, and smart notifications that ensure you’re always ready when the engines fire. Whether you’re trackside or watching the live motorsport stream from home, make The Racing Line your essential companion for ARCA East 2026 and beyond.
Download now at trlapp.com/app and never miss a moment of the action.
