It is known as a "sister track" to Texas World Speedway as MIS's oval design was a direct basis of TWS, with moderate modifications to the banking in the corners, and was used as the basis of Auto Club Speedway.

Ross Chastain was the fastest in the practice session with a time of 37.441 seconds and a speed of 192.303 mph (309.482 km/h).

Denny Hamlin was awarded the pole for the race as a result of NASCAR's pandemic formula with a score of 2.550.

Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, and Steve Letarte called the race from the broadcast booth.

Steve Post, Brienne Pedigo and Chris Wilner worked pit road for the radio side.