Everything is bigger in Texas, including the stakes.
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the iconic Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday for the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 500. The playoff field is down to 12 drivers, which puts even more pressure on the teams that are competing.
The glimmering Cup Series championship trophy is in sight. It's now a question of doing what needs to be done to accomplish the goal.
Austin Cindric earned his place in the Round of 12 with a strong showing in Stage 3 of last weekend's elimination race at Bristol. Will the 2022 Daytona 500 winner pull a rabbit out of his hat once more and turn in another momentous result?
MORE: Watch NASCAR Cup Series races live with fuboTV (free trial)
Here's everything you need to know about Sunday's race, the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 500, including start time and broadcast information.
What time does the NASCAR race start?
- Race: AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 500
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 25
- Start time: 3:30 p.m. ET
The AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 500 is listed to start at 3:30 p.m., although the green flag is scheduled to be waved at 3:49 p.m.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV channel: USA (U.S.) | TSN5 (Canada)
- Live stream: Peacock, fuboTV
- Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Sunday's race will be broadcast on USA Network in the United States. Canadian viewers can follow along on TSN5.
USA's broadcast will feature Rick Allen as the lap-by-lap announcer. He'll be joined by Cup Series veteran Jeff Burton, NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. and former Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte.
Cord-cutters can stream Sunday's race on Peacock and fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
NASCAR schedule 2022: Playoff races
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Start time | TV channel | Radio |
| Sept. 25 | AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 500 | Texas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | USA | PRN |
| Oct. 2 | YellaWood 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC | MRN |
| Oct. 9 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL | 2 p.m. | NBC | PRN |
| Oct. 16 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | NBC | PRN |
| Oct. 23 | Dixie Vodka 400 | Homestead-Miami Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | NBC | MRN |
| Oct. 30 | Xfinity 500 | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC | MRN |
| Nov. 6 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC | MRN |
Viewers in Canada can watch on TSN.
