What time does the NASCAR race start today? TV schedule, channel for 2024 Daytona race

2024-08-24
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As the NASCAR Cup Series gears up for the penultimate race at Daytona, the spotlight is on Tyler Reddick and Chris Buescher. The drivers are poised for a thrilling showdown, with Reddick leading the standings and Buescher aiming for a playoff berth.

Reddick has been on a scorching streak, securing three consecutive top-three finishes and seven straight top-six finish. His recent victory in the FireKeepers Casino 400 has solidified his position as a front-runner.

Buescher is currently 12th in the Cup Series standings, a win at Daytona would be a significant step towards securing a playoff spot. He is still looking for his first win of the season.

Here is everything you need to know about the Daytona race, including the start time for the race.

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What time does the NASCAR race start today?

  • Track: Daytona International Speedway
  • Date: Saturday, Aug. 24
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

The Daytona race is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 24. The race will be held at Daytona International Speedway(2.5-mile oval) at Daytona Beach, Florida.

What channel is NASCAR on today?

  • TV channel: NBC
  • Live stream: Fubo, Peacock, NBC Sports App

The Daytona race will air on NBC nationally. NASCAR fans can also stream the race on Fubo, Peacock and NBC Sports App.

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NASCAR radio station for Coke Zero Sugar 400

Listen to the 2024 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona and every race of the NASCAR season on SiriusXM.

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NASCAR Daytona starting lineup 2024

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

NASCAR at Daytona tickets

  • Coke Zero Sugar 400 tickets: StubHub

Tickets for Sunday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway can still be purchased through StubHub.

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

NASCAR point standings 2024

Rank Driver Points Points over cut line
1 Tyler Reddick* 814 +0
2 Chase Elliott* 804 +0
3 Kyle Larson* 782 +0
4 Ryan Blaney 732 +0
5 William Byron* 728 +0
6 Denny Hamlin* 711 +0
7 Christopher Bell* 703 +0
8 Martin Truex Jr. 682 +76
9 Brad Keselowski* 677 +0
10 Ty Gibbs 644 +39
11 Alex Bowman* 627 +0
12 Chris Buescher 621 +16
13 Ross Chastain 606 +1
15 Joey Logano* 561 +0
16 Daniel Suarez* 526 +0
19 Austin Cindric* 460 +0

NASCAR schedule 2024

(All times ET)