The IZOD IndyCar Series and Formula One Series open their seasons this weekend on two different continents, while the NHRA, World of Outlaws and Supercross series are in action in the U.S.
The IndyCar Series starts 2010 with a short visit to a new track. The streets of São Paulo, Brazil will host just two days of racing for the IndyCar season opener.
Two practice sessions will be held Saturday before qualifying begins at 1:30 p.m. (ET). VERSUS will carry coverage of the action as the 23 drivers try to become the first pole winner in Brazil.
The Grand Prix of Brazil caps off the weekend on Sunday. Action begins at 11:30 a.m. (ET).
Across the Atlantic Ocean, the Formula One Series opens its season with the Grand Prix of Bahrain. Michael Schumacher returns to the track for the first time since 2006 alongside Felipe Massa who is back from his extraordinary injury, and will face off with returning champion Jenson Button as he debuts in the No. 1 with McLaren.
They aren't the only drivers taking to the grid, and will be joined by 21 other cars on track. The new regulations for 2010 may prove to be a challenge in the first race as all drivers will be unable to refuel during the race.
The Grand Prix of Bahrain begins with practice Friday. Saturday will feature a final practice session before qualifying at 6 a.m. (ET). The race takes the green flag at 7:30 a.m. (ET) on Sunday with live coverage on SPEED.
Stay with MotorRacingNetwork.com for the latest news from the weekend including late-breaking developments, results, statistics and photos.
Back in the United States, the World of Outlaws makes two stops in Texas. Friday night the series heads to Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore, Texas. On Saturday, the series races at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas.
Joey Saldana won both races last season and leads the points heading into the weekend.
NHRA is back in action in Florida for the weekend's Tire Kingdom Gatornationals in Gainesville. In a unique move, the Pro Stock class continues its delayed runs from the last race in Arizona, during qualifying for this Sunday's race.
Jeg Coughlin heads into the weekend with a narrow points lead, but a lot of points will be handed out this weekend with the "two" eliminations.
Cory McClenathan leads the Top Fuel standings, while Jack Beckman holds the post in the Funny Car class.
Final eliminations begin on Sunday at 11 a.m. (ET). ESPN2 will televise three hours of eliminations starting at 6 p.m. (ET).
And finally, the Supercross riders are back in action after the big race at Daytona, with a visit to Canada for Saturday's visit to Rogers Center in Toronto. The Supercross Lites East class joins Supercross at the event.
MotorRacingNetwork.com will have complete coverage of all the weekend's events.
