Is there a NASCAR race this week? Date, start time, TV schedule for next Cup Series race after Olympics break

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Richmond Raceway
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NASCAR remains on hiatus for another week, but that doesn't mean the season is over. With only a few weeks to go until the postseason commences, it's all hands on deck as the playoff race approaches the home stretch.

During the break, Kyle Larson still holds a slight lead over Chase Elliott for the top spot in the Cup Series regular-season standings.

The Sporting News has everything you need to know before NASCAR's return, including the remaining schedule, tickets and more.

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Is there a NASCAR race this weekend?

There is no NASCAR race this weekend, as NASCAR's broadcast partner, NBC, continues to broadcast the 2024 Paris Olympics on its family of networks.

The races will return next weekend, however, at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, Aug. 11 for the Cook Out 400. The race will air at 6 p.m. ET on USA Network.

When is the NASCAR race at Richmond?

  • Track: Richmond Raceway
  • Date: Sunday, Aug. 11
  • Start time: 6 p.m. ET

The NASCAR race at Richmond resumes the regular-season schedule and will begin with the opening lap a little after 6 p.m. ET.

What channel is the Richmond NASCAR race on?

  • TV channel: USA Network
  • Live streamFubo

The Cook Out 400 will be covered on USA Network in the U.S. and TSN in Canada. The race can also be streamed on Fubo in both markets, as there is a free trial to test the service before purchase.

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NASCAR at Richmond tickets

Tickets for the Aug. 11 Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway can still be purchased through StubHub.

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

NASCAR schedule 2024

(All times ET)

Date Race Track Time TV/Radio
Sun., Aug. 11 Cook Out 400 (Buy Tickets) Richmond Raceway 6 p.m. USA/MRN
Sun., Aug. 18 FireKeepers Casino 400 (Buy Tickets) Michigan International Raceway 2:30 p.m. USA/MRN
Sat., Aug. 24 Coke Zero Sugar 400 (Buy Tickets) Daytona International Speedway 7:30 p.m. NBC/MRN
Sun., Sept. 1 Cook Out Southern 500 (Buy Tickets) Darlington Raceway 6 p.m. USA/MRN

NASCAR playoff race schedule 2024

(All times ET)

Date Race Track Time TV/Radio Winner
Sun., Sept. 8 Quaker State 400 (Buy Tickets) Atlanta Motor Speedway 3 p.m. USA/PRN
Sun., Sept. 15 Go Bowling at the Glen (Buy Tickets) Watkins Glen International 3 p.m. USA/MRN
Sat., Sept. 21 Bass Pro Shops Night Race (Buy Tickets) Bristol Motor Speedway 7:30 p.m. USA/PRN
Sun., Sept. 29 Hollywood Casino 400 (Buy Tickets) Kansas Speedway 3 p.m. USA/PRN
Sun., Oct. 6 YellaWood 500 (Buy Tickets) Talladega Superspeedway 2 p.m. NBC/MRN
Sun., Oct. 13 Bank of America Roval 400 (Buy Tickets) Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course 2 p.m. NBC/PRN
Sun., Oct. 20 South Point 400 (Buy Tickets) Las Vegas Motor Speedway 2:30 p.m. NBC/PRN
Sun., Oct. 27 Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami (Buy Tickets) Homestead-Miami Speedway 2:30 p.m. NBC/MRN
Sun., Nov. 3 XFINITY 500 (Buy Tickets) Martinsville Speedway 2 p.m. NBC/MRN
Sun., Nov. 10 NASCAR Cup Series Championship (Buy Tickets) Phoenix Raceway 3 p.m. NBC/MRN
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Zain Bando is a freelance writer for The Sporting News. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism.