NASCAR at Michigan: TV schedule, lineup, qualifying drivers for Consumers Energy 400

E.Jay Zarett

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NASCAR is headed back to Michigan for the Consumers Energy 400 on Sunday.

Chase Elliott enters the race coming off a victory at the Go Bowling at the Glen at Watkins Glen International. Martin Truex Jr. and Denny Hamlin also had success last week, placing second and third, respectively.

Nine drivers come into the weekend already officially qualified for the playoffs: Joey Logano (two wins), Kyle Busch (four wins), Truex (four wins), Brad Keselowski (three wins), Denny Hamlin (three wins), Elliott (two wins) and Kevin Harvick, Kurt Busch and Alex Bowman, all with one win apiece.

Meanwhile, Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Blaney are tied for the final playoff spot while Daniel Suarez and Paul Menard are on the outside looking in. 

The Truck Series will also be at Michigan International Speedway while the Xfinity Series will be held at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

What time does the Consumers Energy 400 start?

The Consumers Energy 400 will take place Sunday, August 11. Live coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET.

What channel is the Consumers Energy 400 on?

The Consumers Energy 400 will be broadcast nationally on NBCSN. The race also can be live-streamed on the NBC Sports App or by subscribing to fuboTV, which offers a seven-day free trial .

Consumers Energy 400 schedule, how to watch

Here's a daily schedule of events leading up to the Consumers Energy 400.

(All times Eastern)

Friday, August 9

Time Event Channel
12:35 p.m. Monster Energy Cup Series First Practice MRN/NBCSN
1:35 p.m. Gander Outdoors Truck Series First Practice No TV
1:35 p.m. Xfinity Series First Practice NBC Sports App
3:05 p.m. Gander Outdoors Truck Series Final Practice No TV
4:05 p.m. Xfinity Series Final Practice NBC Sports App
5 p.m. Monster Energy Cup Series Qualifying MRN/NBCSN

Saturday, August 10

Time Event Channel
8:35 a.m. Monster Energy Cup Series Second Practice MRN/NBC Sports App
9:35 a.m. Gander Outdoors Truck Series Qualifying FS2
11:30 a.m. Monster Energy Cup Series Final Practice MRN/NBC Sports App
11:40 a.m. Xfinity Series Qualifying NBC Sports App
1 p.m. Gander Outdoors Truck Series Corrigan Oil 200 MRN/FS1
3 p.m. Xfinity Series B&L Transport 170 MRN/NBCSN

Sunday, August 11

Time Event Channel
3 p.m. Monster Energy Cup Series Consumers Energy 400 MRN/NBCSN

Consumers Energy 400 Starting Lineup

Below is the entry list for the Consumers Energy 400.

Starting Driver Number
TBD Landon Cassill 00
TBD Kurt Busch 1
TBD Brad Keselowski 2
TBD Austin Dillon 3
TBD Kevin Harvick 4
TBD Ryan Newman 6
TBD Daniel Hemric 8
TBD Chase Elliott 9
TBD Aric Almirola 10
TBD Denny Hamlin 11
TBD Ryan Blaney 12
TBD Ty Dillon 13
TBD Clint Bowyer 14
TBD Ross Chastain 15
TBD Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 17
TBD Kyle Busch 18
TBD Martin Truex Jr. 19
TBD Erik Jones 20
TBD Paul Menard 21
TBD Joey Logano 22
TBD William Byron 24
TBD Quin Houff 27
TBD Corey Lajoie 32
TBD Michael McDowell 34
TBD Matt Tifft 36
TBD Chris Buescher 37
TBD David Ragan 38
TBD Daniel Suarez 41
TBD Kyle Larson 42
TBD Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr. 43
TBD Ryan Preece 47
TBD Jimmie Johnson 48
TBD Cody Ware 51
TBD Austin Theriault 52
TBD Spencer Boyd 53
TBD Garrett Smithley 77
TBD Alex Bowman 88
TBD Matt DiBenedetto 95

 

E.Jay Zarett