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Weekend schedule for Darlington: August/September 2024

This weekend NASCAR travels to Darlington Raceway. The Cook Out Southern 500 is the final race of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season for the first time since the Playoffs began in 2004.

Thirteen drivers have already earned a spot in the 16-driver Cup Series Playoff field – Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Alex Bowman, William Byron, Harrison Burton, Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick and Daniel Suarez.

The regular season Cup Series Champion will also be decided at Darlington. Tyler Reddick can clinch with 44 points, while Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott can only clinch with help.

The Xfinity Series will compete on the 1.366-mile track on Saturday afternoon. There are only four races remaining in the Xfinity Series regular season with 12 drivers advancing to the Playoffs. Five drivers have already clinched a spot – Justin Allgaier, Shane van Gisbergen, Austin Hill, Sam Mayer and Chandler Smith.

The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series takes a break from competition before the series Playoffs resume at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 16.

NASCAR Press Pass will be available throughout the weekend.

All times are Eastern.

Saturday, August 31
10:30 a.m.: Xfinity Series Practice
Timed-Groups 1 and 2-15 minutes each
NBC Sports App

11:10 a.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying
Impound-All Entries/Single Vehicle-1 Lap
NBC Sports App

12:35 p.m.: Cup Series Practice
Timed-Groups A & B-20 minutes each
USA/MRN/SiriusXM/ NBC Sports App 1:20 p.m.: Cup Series Qualifying
Impound-Groups A & B-Single Vehicle-1 Lap-2 Rounds
USA/MRN/SiriusXM/ NBC Sports App

3:30 p.m.: Xfinity Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200
Stages end on Laps 45/90/147=200.8 Miles
USA/MRN/SiriusXM/ NBC Sports App
Purse: $1,303,907

Sunday, September 1
6 p.m.: Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500
Stages end on Laps 115/230/367=501.32 Miles
USA/MRN/SiriusXM/ NBC Sports App
Purse: $8,644,143

August 28, 2024
NASCAR Weekend Schedule for Michigan – August 2024

The NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series travel to Michigan International Speedway this weekend with only three races to go in the Cup Series regular season and six to go in the Xfinity Series.

The ARCA Menards Series will get the racing action started Friday evening with the Henry Ford Health 200.

Six active Cup Series drivers have previous wins at the 2-mile track:
Joey Logano – 3
Kyle Larson – 3
Denny Hamlin – 2
Chris Buescher – 1
Kyle Busch – 1
Ryan Blaney – 1

Only two previous Xfinity Series winners are competing at Michigan – AJ Allmendinger (2021) and John Hunter Nemechek (2023). But it’s much more likely that we will see a new driver in Victory Lane as there have been 13 different drivers in Victory Lane, dating back to 2010.

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is off and returns to competition on August 25 at Milwaukee Mile Speedway.

NASCAR Press Pass will be available throughout the weekend.

All times are Eastern.

Friday, Aug. 16
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.: ARCA Practice/All Entries/No TV
2:30 – 2:50 p.m.: ARCA Qualifying/All Entries/No TV – Canceled due to rain
Impound/Timed/20 Minutes

3:30 p.m.: Xfinity Practice (NBC Sports App)
All Entries/Group 1 and 2 – 15 Minutes Each Group
4:10 p.m.: Xfinity Qualifying (NBC Sports App)
Impound/All Entries/Single Vehicle /1 Lap

6 p.m. — ARCA Henry Ford Health 200 race
100 laps, 200 miles
FS1, FloRacing, MRN, SiriusXM

Saturday, Aug. 17
12:35 p.m.: Cup Series Practice
Group A & B/20 Minutes Each Group
USA/MRN/SiriusXM

1:20: Cup Series Qualifying (Impound)
Group A & B: Single Vehicle /1 Lap /2 Rounds
USA/MRN/SiriusXM

3:30 p.m.: Xfinity Series Cabo Wabo 250 race
Stages 30/60/125 Laps = 250 Miles
Purse: $1,367,917
USA/MRN/SiriusXM

Sunday, Aug. 18
2:30 p.m.: Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 race
Stages 45/120/200 Laps = 400 Miles
Defending Race Winner: Chris Buescher
Purse: $7,902,750
USA/MRN/SiriusXM

August 15, 2024
NASCAR Weekend Schedule for Richmond – August 2024

This weekend the NASCAR Cup Series and the Craftsman Truck Series head to Richmond Raceway for some short-track racing on the 0.75-mile asphalt oval. The NASCAR Xfinity Series has a week off and returns to competition on August 17 at Michigan International Speedway.

Noteworthy: For the first time in a points-paying race, the Cup Series teams will have 2 tire options. The Prime tire will have yellow lettering on the sidewalls and the Option tire will have red lettering.

1) Prime tire: A harder rubber compound designed for longevity but less grip
2) Option tire: A softer rubber compound with more short-term grip but less longevity

Each team will have six sets of Prime tires, including one set from qualifying, and two sets of Option tires. The two options cannot be mixed.

The Cup Series teams will also have an extended practice and can use one set of each tire type during the 45-minute session.

NASCAR Press Pass will be available post-qualifying and post-race for both series.

All times are Eastern.

Saturday, August 10
2:30 p.m.: Truck Series Practice (FS1)
3:00 p.m.: Truck Series Qualifying (FS1)

4:30 p.m.: Cup Series Practice (NBC Sports App/MRN)
5:35 p.m.: Cup Series Qualifying (NBC Sports App/MRN)

7:30 p.m.: Truck Series Race: Clean Harbors 250
Stages 70/140/250 Laps = 187.5 miles
FS1, MRN, SiriusXM
Purse: $744,784

Sunday, August 11
6:00 p.m.: Cup Series Race: Cook Out 400
Stages 70/230/400 Laps = 300 miles
USA/MRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $7,925,121

August 8, 2024
NASCAR Weekend Schedule for Indianapolis – July 2024

This weekend the NASCAR Cup Series and the Xfinity Series return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2.5-mile oval as the the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series heads to the .686-mile asphalt oval at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP).

The pressure to make the Playoffs is mounting with only five races remaining in the Cup Series regular season at Indianapolis, Richmond, Michigan, Daytona and Darlington.

Five Cup Series drivers have clinched a spot in the 16-driver playoff field – Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Ryan Blaney, and Christopher Bell.

Seven Xfinity Series drivers have secured a place in the 12-driver playoff field with seven races remaining in the regular season – Shane van Gisbergen, Chandler Smith, Austin Hill, Sam Mayer, Cole Custer, Justin Allgaier, and Jesse Love.

There are only two races to go in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series regular season. Four drivers have claimed a spot in the 10-driver playoff field with only two races remaining in the regular season – Christian Eckes, Corey Heim, Nick Sanchez and Rajah Caruth.

The ARCA Menards Series is also competing this weekend at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Friday with practice at 1:30 p.m. and qualifying at 2:30 p.m. The ARCA Circle City 200 is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on FS1.

All times are Eastern.

Friday, July 19
1:05 p.m.: Xfinity Series Practice
1:30 p.m.: ARCA Practice ARCA Race Center
2:20 p.m.: ARCA Qualifying ARCA Race Center
2:35 p.m.: Cup Series Practice
3:30 p.m.: Truck Series Practice (IRP) USA
4:05 p.m.: Truck Series Qualifying (IRP) USA
5:30 p.m.: ARCA Circle City 200 – FS1

8:30 p.m.: Truck Series TSport 200 (IRP)
Distance: 137.2 miles (200 Laps)
Stages: Lap 60, Lap 120, Lap 200
FS1/MRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $672,492

Saturday, July 20
12:05: Xfinity Series Qualifying – USA
1:05 p.m.: Cup Series Qualifying – USA
NASCAR Press Pass: Post Cup Qualifying

3:30 p.m.: Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250
Distance: 250 miles (100 Laps)
Stages: Lap 30/Lap 60/Lap 100
USA/IMS Radio/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Purse: $1,873,623
NASCAR Press Pass: Post Xfinity race

Sunday, July 21
2:30 p.m.: Cup Series Brickyard 400
Distance: 400 miles (160 Laps)
Stages: Lap 50/Lap 100/Lap 160
NBC/SiriusXM/IMS Radio
Purse: $9,596,601
NASCAR Press Pass Post Cup race

July 18, 2024
Weekend schedule for NASCAR at Pocono Raceway – July 2024

NASCAR heads to Pocono Raceway this week for a full schedule of racing. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series headlines Friday evening, followed by the Xfinity Series Saturday at 3 p.m. On Sunday afternoon the Cup Series takes center stage with The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VisitPA.com.

With Alex Bowman’s win at the Chicago Street course, 12 Cup Series drivers have secured a place in the 16-driver Playoff field – Bowman, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Christopher Bell, Chase Elliott, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Daniel Suarez and Austin Cindric.

Six Xfinity Series competitors have earned a spot in the 12-driver Playoff field via wins, including Shane van Gisbergen, Chandler Smith, Austin Hill, Sam Mayer, Justin Allgaier and Jesse Love. Cole Custer (the current points leader) is also eligible for the Playoffs, leaving 5 open spots.

Only four Truck Series drivers have guaranteed their place in the 10-driver Playoff field with wins – Christian Eckes, Corey Heim, Nick Sanchez and Rajah Caruth -leaving six remaining spots

NASCAR Press Pass will be live post-qualifying for the Cup Series and post-race for all series.

All times are Eastern.

Friday, July 12
2 p.m.: Truck Series Practice
Timed/All Entries/20 minutes – FS2

2:30 p.m.: Truck Series Qualifying
Impound/All Entries/Single Vehicle/1 Lap – FS2

5:30 p.m.: Truck Series CRC Brakleen 175
Stages 15/30/70 Laps = 175 Miles
FS1/MRN/SiriusXM
2023 race winner: Kyle Busch
Purse: $757,128

Saturday, July 13
10 a.m.: Xfinity Series Practice
Timed/All Entries/20 minutes – USA

10:30 a.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying
Impound/All Entries/ Single Vehicle/1 Lap – USA

Noon: Cup Series Practice
Timed/Group A & B – 20 Minutes Each Group
USA/MRN/SiriusXM

12:45 p.m.: Cup Series Qualifying
Impound/Group A & B/Single Vehicle: 1 Lap/2 Rounds
USA/MRN/SiriusXM

3 p.m.: Xfinity Series Explore The Pocono Mountains 225 race
Stages 20/40/90 Laps = 225 Miles
USA/MRN/SiriusXM
2023 race winner: Austin Hill
Purse: $1,439,558

Sunday, July 14
2:30 p.m.: Cup Series The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VISITPA.com
Stages 30/95/160 Laps = 400 Miles
USA/MRN/SiriusXM
2023 race winner: Denny Hamlin
Purse: $7,776,907

July 11, 2024
Weekend schedule for the 2024 Chicago Street Course

The NASCAR Cup Series and the Xfinity Series return to the Chicago 2.20-mile asphalt street course this weekend for the second consecutive year.

Eleven different Cup Series drivers have scored race wins this season and have secured their place in the 2024 Playoffs, leaving five available spots. Christopher Bell, William Byron, Denny Hamlin, and Kyle Larson have each won three races. Ryan Blaney, Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick and Daniel Suarez, have each scored one win.

Keith Urban, The Chainsmokers, The Black Keys, and Lauren Alaina will provide a variety of entertainment throughout the weekend.

Six Xfinity Series drivers have claimed a spot in the Playoffs with wins this year including Chandler Smith, Austin Hill, Sam Mayer, Shane van Gisbergen, Justin Allgaier, and Jesse Love. Cole Custer is currently the series points leader and is guaranteed a place in the Playoffs, leaving five available.

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series is off this week and will return to competition at Pocono Raceway on Friday, July 12.

NASCAR Press Pass will be available throughout the weekend.

All times are Eastern.

Saturday, July 6
10 a.m.: Xfinity Practice – USA/NBC
11 a.m.: Xfinity Qualifying – USA

12:30 p.m.: Cup Practice – USA /MRN/SiriusXM
1:30 p.m.: Cup Qualifying – USA/MRN/SiriusXM
3:30 p.m.: Xfinity Series The Loop 110 – NBC/MRN/SiriusXM
110 miles/50 Laps
Stages end on Lap 15/30/50
Purse: $1,786,961

Sunday, July 7
4:30 p.m.: Cup Series Grant Park 165 – NBC/MRN/SiriusXM
165 miles/75 Laps
Stages end on Lap 20/45/75
Purse: $7,978,831

July 3, 2024
Weekend schedule for Nashville

This weekend the NASCAR Cup Series travels to Nashville Superspeedway for the fourth consecutive year. Chevrolet has dominated the series at the 1.33-mile concrete track. Ross Chastain is the defending Cup Series race winner as Hendrick Motorsports teammates Chase Elliott (2022) and Kyle Larson (2021) also return as previous winners.

Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race is the 25th event for the series at Nashville. But only two past winners, Justin Allgaier (2022) and AJ Allmendinger (2023), are entered in this year’s race.

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to competition Friday evening after a 3-week break for the final race of the 2024 Triple Truck Challenge. Current Cup Series driver, Carson Hocevar, is the defending race winner.

Clint Bowyer will make his first NASCAR start since his retirement in 2020 and his first at Nashville Superspeedway. Bowyer will drive the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet in this weekend’s Truck Series Rackley Roofing 200.

NASCAR Press Pass will be available post-race for all series and post-Cup Series qualifying.

All times are Eastern

Friday, June 28
4:30 p.m.: Truck Series Practice
Timed: All Entries, 20 Minutes – FS2

5 p.m.: Truck Series Qualifying
Impound: All Entries, Single Vehicle, 1 Lap – FS2

8 p.m.: Truck Series Rackley Roofing 200
Distance: 199.5 miles (150 Laps)
Stages end on Lap 45, Lap 95, Lap 150
FS2/MRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $897,631

Saturday, June 29
Noon: Xfinity Series Practice
Timed: Groups 1 & 2, 15 minutes each – USA

12:30 p.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying
Impound: All Entries, Single Vehicle, 1 Lap – USA

2:05 p.m.: Cup Series Practice
Timed: Groups A & B, 20 minutes each
USA/PRN/SiriusXM

2:50 p.m. Cup Series Qualifying
Impound: Groups A & B, Single Vehicle/1 Lap/2 Rounds
USA/PRN/SiriusXM

5 p.m.: Xfinity Tennessee Lottery 250
Distance: 250.04 miles (188 Laps)
Stages end on Lap 45, Lap 90, Lap 188
USA/PRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $1,420,381

Sunday, June 30
3:3 p.m.: Cup Series Ally 400
Distance: 399 miles (300 Laps)
Stages end on Lap 90, Lap 185, Lap 300
NBC/PRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $8,915,372

June 27, 2024
NASCAR Weekend schedule for New Hampshire

This weekend the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series head to New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Martin Truex Jr., who recently announced that this would be his final full-time season, is the defending race winner at the 1.058-mile track.

So far this season, 10 different drivers have won Cup Series races and have guaranteed their spot in the Playoffs – William Byron, Daniel Suárez, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, Tyler Reddick, Brad Keselowski, Austin Cindric and Ryan Blaney. That leaves only six available spots up for grabs.

Sam Mayer, Austin Hill, Chandler Smith, Justin Allgaier, Jesse Love, and Shane van Gisbergen have already raced their way into the Xfinity Series Playoffs via wins this year. Cole Custer has also earned a spot in the Playoffs as the points leader, leaving five available spots.

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is off and will return to competition on Friday, June 28 at Nashville Superspeedway.

Friday, June 21
2:30 p.m.: Whelen Modified Tour Practice – No TV
5:45 p.m.: Whelen Modified Tour Qualifying – No TV

4:05 p.m.: Xfinity Series Practice – USA – Canceled due to rain
4:35 p.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying – USA – Canceled due to rain

Saturday, June 22

10 a.m.:Whelen Modified Mohegan Sun 100 – FloRacing (Originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m.)
12:35 p.m.: Cup Series Practice – USA/PRN/SiriusXM
1:20 p.m.: Cup Series Qualifying – USA/PRN/SiriusXM
Post-Cup Qualifying: NASCAR Press Pass

3:30 p.m.: Xfinity Series SciAps 200 – USA/PRN/SiriusXM
Distance: 211.6 miles (200 laps)
Stages end on Laps 45, 90, 200
Purse: $1,270,055
Post Xfinity Race: NASCAR Press Pass
6:30 p.m.: Whelen Modified Mohegan Sun 100 – FloRacing

Sunday, June 23
2:30 p.m.: Cup Series USA Today 301 – USA/PRN/SiriusXM
Distance: 318.46 miles (301 Laps)
Stages end on Laps 70, Lap 185, Lap 301
Purse: $7,876,911 Post Cup Race: NASCAR Press Pass

June 20, 2024
NASCAR Weekend Schedule for Iowa Speedway
This weekend the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Iowa Speedway for the first time. The Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol is scheduled for Sunday, June 16 at 7 p.m.. It will air on the USA Network at 7 p.m. ET with radio coverage provided by MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Nine drivers have earned a spot in the Cup Series Playoffs by virtue of wins including Christopher Bell, William Byron, Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick and Daniel Suárez, leaving seven available spots.

After a five-year absence, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will compete at the .875-mile short track. The Hy-Vee PERKS 250 is set for Saturday, June 15 at 3:30 p.m. ET and will also be broadcast on the USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Justin Allgaier, Austin Hill, Jesse Love, Sam Mayer, Chandler Smith, and Shane van Gisbergen have claimed their spot in the Xfinity Series Playoffs via wins, leaving six open spots.

NBC Sports will broadcast the final 20 Cup Series and 11 NASCAR Xfinity Series races in 2024 across the NBC, USA Network and Peacock platforms.

BROADCAST TEAM
- Play by Play: Rick Allen
- Analysts: Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, Brad Daugherty
- Pit Reporters: Marty Snider, Dave Burns, Kim Coon
- Specialty Reporter: Dale Jarrett
STUDIO COVERAGE TEAM
- Host: Marty Snider
- Studio Analysts: Dale Jarrett, Brad Daugherty
Friday, June 14
3 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series Practice – ARCA Race Center
4 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series Qualifying – ARCA Race Center
4:35 p.m.: Xfinity Series Practice – USA/NBC Sports
5:35 p.m.: Cup Series Practice – USA/NBC Sports/MRN/SiriusXM
8 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series Atlas 150 (64 Laps, 127.36 Miles) FS1/MRN

Saturday, June 15
12:05 p.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying – USA/NBC Sports
1:05 p.m.: Cup Series Qualifying – USA/NBC Sports/MRN/SiriusXM
Post Cup Series Qualifying: NASCAR Press Pass
3:30 p.m.: Xfinity Series Hy-Vee Perks 250
Stages 75/150/250 = 218.75 miles
USA/NBC Sports/MRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $1,408,568
Post Xfinity Series Race: NASCAR Press Pass

Sunday, June 16
7 p.m.: Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol
Stages 70/210/350 = 306.25 miles
USA/NBC Sports/MRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $8,881,630
Post Cup Series Race: NASCAR Press Pass

All times are Eastern.
June 13, 2024
Weekend schedule for Sonoma Raceway

This weekend the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series travel to Sonoma Raceway. Martin Truex Jr. is the defending Cup Series race winner at the 1.99-mile track and leads all active drivers with four wins (2023, 2019, 2018, 2013) at Sonoma.

Denny Hamlin is the most recent Cup Series pole winner with a lap of 92.178 mph in 77.719 seconds last June.

This will be the second time the Xfinity Series has competed on the 1.99-mile course. Last year’s race winner, Aric Almirola, and pole winner, Kyle Larson, are not entered in this weekend’s event.

The Craftsman Truck Series is off and returns to completion on June 28 at Nashville Superspeedway.

All times are Eastern.

Friday, June 7
1:40 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series West Practice (All Entries) ARCA Race Center
3:10 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series West Qualifying (Timed, Impound) ARCA Race Center
4:05 p.m.: Xfinity Series Practice – All Entries (Tape delayed: 5 p.m.) F1
5:05 p.m.: Cup Series Practice – All Entries (Tape delayed: 8:30 p.m.) FS1/PRN/SiriusXM
6:30 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series West General Tire 200 – 64 Laps, 127.36 Miles FloRacing

Saturday, June 8
3:30 p.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying (Impound, Group A & B, Multi-Vehicle, 2 Rounds) FS2
6 p.m.: Cup Series Qualifying (Impound, Group A & B, Multi-Vehicle, 2 Rounds) FS2/PRN/SiriusXM
Post-NCS Qualifying Press Pass
8 p.m.: Xfinity Series Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 250
Stages 20/45/79 Laps = 156.95 Miles – FS1/PRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $1,747,861
Post-Xfinity Race – Press Pass

Sunday, June 9
3:30 p.m.: Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350
Stages 25/55/110 Laps = 218.9 Miles FOX/PRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $8,426,274
Post-Cup Series: Press Pass

June 6, 2024