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topicnews · October 6, 2024

What time does the NASCAR race start today? TV guide, channel to watch the 2024 Talladega playoff race

What time does the NASCAR race start today? TV guide, channel to watch the 2024 Talladega playoff race

With the Round of 8 looming, the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs head to Talladega for the YellaWood 500 on Sunday.

The 31st race of the season and the second race of the Round of 12 will be held at Talladega Superspeedway, a track that has hosted some of the most dramatic racing in NASCAR Cup Series history.

Ryan Blaney, who won the YellaWood 500 last year, is the favorite to win this race again. Tyler Reddick and Daniel Suarez will also be hoping for an impressive finish to advance to the Round of 8 playoff bubble.

Here’s everything you need to know about the YellaWood 500 this time around, including viewing options and race start time.

What time does the NASCAR race start today?

  • Rail: Talladega Superspeedway
  • Date: Sunday, October 6th
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 a.m. PT

The Talladega playoff race is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 6th. The race takes place at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama.

What channel is NASCAR on today?

  • TV channels: USA Network, NBC
  • Live stream: Fubo

The Talladega playoff race will air on USA Network and NBC in the United States and on TSN in Canada.

NASCAR fans can also stream the race on Fubo. Try Fubo with a seven-day FREE trial and stream elite sports action live online and on-demand for free.

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NASCAR radio station for YellaWood 500

Listen to the 2024 YellaWood 500 at Talladega and every race of the NASCAR season on SiriusXM.

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NASCAR Talladega Playoff Race 2024 starting lineup

Starting position driver Car no. team
1. Michael McDowell No. 34 Motorsport in the front row
2. Austin Cindric #2 Team Penske
3. Todd Gilliland No. 38 Motorsport in the front row
4. Kyle Busch No. 8 Richard Childress Racing
5. Ryan Blaney No. 12 Team Penske
6. Joey Logano No. 22 Team Penske
7. Austin Dillon No. 3 Richard Childress Racing
8. Denny Hamlin No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing
9. Harrison Burton No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing
10. Daniel Hemric No. 31 Kaulig Racing
11. Chase Elliott No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports
12. Kyle Larson No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports
13. Brad Keselowsk No. 6 RFK Racing
14. Tyler Reddick No. 45 23XI race
15. Ty Gibbs No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing
16. William Byron No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports
17. Shane van Gisbergen No. 16 Kaulig Racing
18. Ryan Preece No. 41 Stewart Haas Racing
19. Josh Berry No. 4 Stewart Haas Racing
20. Chris Buescher No. 17 RFK Racing
21. Christopher Bell No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing
22. Noah Gragson No. 10 Stewart Haas Racing
23. Alex Bowman No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports
24. Martin Truex Jr. No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing
25. AJ Allmendinger No. 13 Kaulig Racing
26. Bubba Wallace No. 23 23XI race
27. Ross Chastain No. 1 Trackhouse Racing
28. Corey LaJoie No. 51 Rick Ware Racing
29. John Hunter Nemechek No. 42 Legacy Motor Club
30. Eric Jones No. 43 Legacy Motor Club
31. Daniel Suarez No. 99 Trackhouse Racing
32. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing
33. Anthony Alfredo No. 62 Beard Motorsport
34. Cody Ware No. 15 Rick Ware Racing
35. Justin Haley No. 7 Spire Motorsports
36. Chase Briscoe No. 14 Stewart Haas Racing
37. Carson Hocevar No. 77 Spire Motorsports
38. BJ McLeod No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports
39. Zane Smith No. 71 Spire Motorsports
40. JJ Yeley No. 44 NY Racing Team

NASCAR at Talladega tickets

Tickets for Sunday’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway can still be purchased via StubHub.

Head to StubHub to find the best deals on all Cup Series events.

2024 NASCAR points standings

Below are the updated playoff rankings ahead of the 2024 YellaWood 500 Race.

rank driver Points
1 William Byron 3074
2 Ryan Blaney 3068
3 Christopher Bell 3068
4 Kyle Larson 3058
5 Denny Hamlin 3051
6 Alex Bowman 3048
7 Chase Elliott 3044
8 Joey Logano 3044
9 Tyler Reddick 3040
10 Daniel Suarez 3030
11 Chase Briscoe 3019
12 Austin Cindric 3015

2024 NASCAR playoff race schedule

(All times ET)

Date race rail Time TV/radio winner
Sun, Oct 6th YellaWood 500 (buy tickets) Talladega Superspeedway 14 o’clock NBC/MRN —
Sun, Oct 13th Bank of America Roval 400 (Buy Tickets) Charlotte Motor Speedway road course 14 o’clock NBC/PRN —
Sun., Oct. 20 South Point 400 (buy tickets) Las Vegas Motor Speedway 2:30 p.m NBC/PRN —
Sun, Oct 27th Cup Series Race at Homestead-Miami (Buy Tickets) Homestead Miami Speedway 2:30 p.m NBC/MRN —
Sun. November 3rd XFINITY 500 (Buy tickets) Martinsville Speedway 14 o’clock NBC/MRN —
Sun. November 10th NASCAR Cup Series Championship (Buy Tickets) Phoenix Raceway 3 p.m NBC/MRN —

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