Hey there, folks! I know some of ya’ll sittin’ there wonderin’ when that big ol’ NASCAR race is on and which channel to catch it on. Ain’t nothin’ worse than settin’ down with a bag of popcorn and missin’ the whole thing, right? So lemme tell ya, it ain’t that complicated, just gotta know a few things.
What Time Is the NASCAR Race Today?

Well, the time of the NASCAR race kinda depends on which day and which race we talkin’ about. Usually, they like to start ‘em in the afternoon, so folks got time to do their chores and then sit down and watch. For most Sunday races, they start ‘round 2:30 PM ET. If it’s a Saturday race, sometimes they go a bit later in the day, ‘bout 7:30 PM ET or so. But ya know, times can change dependin’ on the race and if there’s any rain comin’ in.
Now, you gotta keep an eye out for special races like the Daytona 500. That one usually kicks off early in the season, and it’s a big deal, folks! Sometimes they’ll move the time if the weather’s bad, like what happened before when they had to move it to 4 PM ET on a Monday. So, best to check ahead if it’s one of them special races.
Which Channel Can I Watch NASCAR On?
Now, don’t get all fussed up about the channels. NASCAR’s got a handful of channels they like to use, dependin’ on what part of the season we in. At the start of the year, from February to June, you’ll wanna look at FOX and FS1. They got the rights to them races for the first half. Then after June, it flips over to NBC and USA Network. So if you sittin’ there lookin’ for a race in July, don’t bother flippin’ through FOX — head straight to NBC or USA Network!
- FOX & FS1: February to June
- NBC & USA Network: July to November
Some folks like to use them streaming services too. You got Fubo and the NBC Sports app, if you don’t mind spendin’ a bit of money. Or you can go listen on the radio over at SiriusXM Channel 90 if you busy but still wanna keep up with all the action.

What About the Playoffs?
Oh, now that’s when things get excitin’! The playoffs, they start in the later part of the year, and that’s when you really gotta keep up with the channels. The big playoff races usually end up on NBC or the USA Network. Sometimes, they got them pre-race shows startin’ ‘bout an hour before the real action, so ya might wanna tune in early. Like the Homestead-Miami race, they got coverage startin’ as early as 2 PM ET for the pre-show.
How to Never Miss a NASCAR Race?
Best advice I can give ya is keep a NASCAR schedule handy. They got ’em online, and you can even print one out if ya like to hang things on the fridge. You can also follow along on for updates or get the times on your phone if you got one of them fancy gadgets. They tell ya all the times, channels, and any changes. That way, you ain’t sittin’ there wonderin’ when and where the next race is.
So, there ya have it, folks! Now you know what time to tune in and which channel to flip to. Don’t be missin’ out on all the roarin’ and racin’. Go grab your snacks, set your comfy chair, and let them engines rumble!

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