Just two races remain before the season finale, and the pressure on the playoff drivers is steadily increasing following last week’s third round opener at Las Vegas, where Joey Logano became the first driver to clinch a berth in the championship race, and several other contenders took big hits when crashes took them out of the running.
Now the action moves to South Florida, where another contender could join Logano in the championship race if one of the other seven playoff drivers takes the checkered flag Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. But Homestead also provides an opportunity for those who struggled last weekend to make up some ground in the standings – which could be crucial since at least one of the three remaining championship spots will be awarded on points. And if Logano or a non-playoff driver wins on Sunday, that would leave two spots decided by points.
Who celebrates in victory lane on Sunday? Here’s all the information you need to get ready for the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway:
What time does the NASCAR playoff race at Homestead-Miami start?
The Straight Talk Wireless 400 starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida.
What TV channel is the NASCAR playoff race at Homestead-Miami on?
NBC is broadcasting the Straight Talk Wireless 400 and has a pre-race show beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
Will there be a live stream of the NASCAR playoff race at Homestead-Miami?
The Straight Talk Wireless 400 can be live streamed on the NBC Sports website and the NBC Sports app. The race is also available to stream on Fubo, which is offering a free trial.
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How many laps is the NASCAR playoff race at Homestead-Miami?
The Straight Talk Wireless 400 is 267 laps around the 1.5-mile oval for a total of 400.5 miles. The race will feature three segments (laps per stage) — Stage 1: 80 laps; Stage 2: 85 laps; Stage 3: 102 laps.
Who won the most recent NASCAR Cup race at Homestead-Miami?
In last year’s playoff race, Christopher Bell led 26 laps, including the final 16, before pulling away from Ryan Blaney by 1.651 seconds on Oct. 22, 2023.
What are the playoff standings heading into the NASCAR race at Homestead-Miami?
Rank, driver, team, points, deficit to leader. Through seven races; x-clinched berth in championshp race.
Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing … 4,086
Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports … 4,079 (-7 points)
William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports … 4,071 (-15)
x-Joey Logano, Team Penske … 4,061 (-25)
Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing … 4,044 (-42)
Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing … 4,041 (-45)
Ryan Blaney, Team Penske … 4,024 (-62)
Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports … 4,018 (-68)
What is the lineup for the Straight Talk Wireless 400 NASCAR playoff race at Homestead-Miami?
Car number in parentheses; (P)=playoff driver
1. (45) Tyler Reddick (P), Toyota
2. (5) Kyle Larson (P), Chevrolet
3. (20) Christopher Bell (P), Toyota
4. (11) Denny Hamlin (P), Toyota
5. (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet
6. (19) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota
7. (9) Chase Elliott (P), Chevrolet
8. (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota
9. (31) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet
10. (7) Justin Haley, Chevrolet
11. (48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet
12. (4) Josh Berry, Ford
13. (14) Chase Briscoe, Ford
14. (54) Ty Gibbs, Toyota
15. (77) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet
16. (10) Noah Gragson, Ford
17. (8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet
18. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford
19. (71) Zane Smith, Chevrolet
20. (12) Ryan Blaney (P), Ford
21. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford
22. (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet
23. (99) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet
24. (34) Michael McDowell, Ford
25. (24) William Byron (P), Chevrolet
26. (22) Joey Logano (P), Ford
27. (15) Kaz Grala, Ford
28. (43) Erik Jones, Toyota
29. (42) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota
30. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet
31. (38) Todd Gilliland, Ford
32. (16) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet
33. (51) Corey LaJoie, Ford
34. (21) Harrison Burton, Ford
35. (41) Ryan Preece, Ford
36. (2) Austin Cindric, Ford
37. (44) JJ Yeley, Chevrolet
38. (66) Chad Finchum, Ford
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