Kyle Busch will look to defend last year's Geico 500 victory at the iconic Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. However, William Byron, who won the Daytona 500 two months ago, is one of the early favorites to win for Hendrick Motorsports.
Sunday's Geico 500 marks the 110th race hosted by Talladega in Cup Series history. Talladega Superspeedway is 2.66 miles long and is the largest oval track on the NASCAR schedule.
Another driver to watch is Denny Hamlin, who has earned two wins and five top-five finishes in his last nine races at Talladega. Brad Keselowski has the most Cup Series wins of any active driver at Talladega with six, and he will pose a formidable challenge Sunday.
Ryan Blaney was the winner in the track's fall race last season and is looking for a top-five finish. Joey Logano is a three-time winner at Talladega and could also claim another victory.
A dark horse is Erik Jones after finishing sixth at Talladega in three of the last four races. He also finished eighth in the Daytona 500.
Hendrick Motorsports has the most wins at Talladega with 14. Hall of Fame driver Dale Earnhardt has the most driver victories with 10 along with 23 top-five finishes.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Talladega Superspeedway
- Date: Sunday, April 21
- Start time: 3 p.m. ET
Sunday's Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET, marking a return of racing to the fast track.
What channel is the NASCAR race on today?
- Track: Talladega Superspeedway
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: FoxSports.com | Fubo
The Geico 500 will broadcast live on Fox in the United States. Canadian viewers can follow the action on TSN1.
Viewers can also find Sunday's race on FoxSports.com, as well as Fubo, which offers a free trial. Fox will broadcast the race with radio coverage from PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
If a NASCAR race is not available to watch live in your location or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.
NASCAR at Talladega tickets
- Talladega tickets: StubHub
There are multiple ticket options available for Sunday's race at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama. Head to StubHub to find the best deals for the Geico 500 and all Cup Series events.
Geico 500 starting lineup 2024
| Stating Pos. | Driver | Car No. | Team |
| 1 | Michael McDowell | 34 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 2 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske |
| 3 | Todd Gilliland | 38 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 4 | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 5 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 6 | Martin Truex Jr. | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 7 | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske |
| 8 | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing |
| 9 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 10 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 11 | Ryan Preece | 41 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 12 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 13 | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 14 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing |
| 15 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 16 | Harrison Burton | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing |
| 17 | Shane Van Gisbergen | 16 | Kaulig Racing |
| 18 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing |
| 19 | Daniel Hemric | 31 | Kaulig Racing |
| 20 | John H. Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 21 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske |
| 22 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | RFK Racing |
| 23 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 24 | Anthony Alfredo | 62 | Beard Motorsports |
| 25 | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 26 | Chase Briscoe | 14 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 27 | Justin Haley | 51 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 28 | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 29 | Josh Berry | 4 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 30 | Zane Smith | 71 | Spire Motorsports |
| 31 | Corey LaJoie | 7 | Spire Motorsports |
| 32 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 33 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | JTG Daugherty Racing |
| 34 | Cody Ware | 15 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 35 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports |
| 36 | Noah Gragson | 10 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 37 | BJ McLeod | 78 | Live Fast Motorsports |
| 38 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports |
NASCAR schedule 2024
(All times ET)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Radio |
| Sun., Apr. 21 | GEICO 500 (Buy Tickets) | Talladega Superspeedway | 3 p.m. | Fox/MRN |
| Sun., Apr. 28 | Wurth 400 (Buy Tickets) | Dover Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | FS1/PRN |
| Sun., May 5 | AdventHealth 400 (Buy Tickets) | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1/MRN |
| Sun., May 12 | Goodyear 400 (Buy Tickets) | Darlington Raceway | 3 p.m. | FS1/MRN |
| Sun., May 19 | NASCAR All-Star Open (Buy Tickets) | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 8 p.m. | FS1/MRN |
| Sun., May 19 | NASCAR All-Star Race (Buy Tickets) | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 8 p.m. | FS1/MRN |
| Sun., May 26 | Coca-Cola 600 (Buy Tickets) | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 6 p.m. | Fox/PRN |
| Sun., June 2 | Enjoy Illinois 300 (Buy Tickets) | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1/MRN |
| Sun., June 9 | Toyota/Save Mart 350 (Buy Tickets) | Sonoma Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | Fox/PRN |
| Sun., June 16 | Iowa Corn 350 (Buy Tickets) | Iowa Speedway | 7 p.m. | USA/MRN |
| Sun., June 23 | Cup Series race at New Hampshire (Buy Tickets) | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | USA/PRN |
| Sun., June 30 | Ally 400 (Buy Tickets) | Nashville Superspeedway | 3:30 p.m. | NBC/PRN |
| Sun., July 7 | Grant Park 165 (Buy Tickets) | Chicago Street Course | 4:30 p.m. | NBC/MRN |
| Sun., July 14 | Cup Series Race at Pocono (Buy Tickets) | Pocono Raceway | 2:30 p.m. | USA/MRN |
| Sun., July 21 | Brickyard 400 (Buy Tickets) | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | NBC/IMS |
| 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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