What time does the NASCAR race start today? TV schedule, channel for 2024 Daytona race

Ishika Dadhwal

What time does the NASCAR race start today? TV schedule, channel for 2024 Daytona race image

As the NASCAR Cup Series gears up for the penultimate race at Daytona, the spotlight is on Tyler Reddick and Chris Buescher. The drivers are poised for a thrilling showdown, with Reddick leading the standings and Buescher aiming for a playoff berth.

Reddick has been on a scorching streak, securing three consecutive top-three finishes and seven straight top-six finish. His recent victory in the FireKeepers Casino 400 has solidified his position as a front-runner.

Buescher is currently 12th in the Cup Series standings, a win at Daytona would be a significant step towards securing a playoff spot. He is still looking for his first win of the season.

Here is everything you need to know about the Daytona race, including the start time for the race.

What time does the NASCAR race start today?

  • Track: Daytona International Speedway
  • Date: Saturday, Aug. 24
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

The Daytona race is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 24. The race will be held at Daytona International Speedway(2.5-mile oval) at Daytona Beach, Florida.

What channel is NASCAR on today?

  • TV channel: NBC
  • Live stream: Fubo, Peacock, NBC Sports App

The Daytona race will air on NBC nationally. NASCAR fans can also stream the race on Fubo, Peacock and NBC Sports App.

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NASCAR radio station for Coke Zero Sugar 400

Listen to the 2024 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona and every race of the NASCAR season on SiriusXM.

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NASCAR Daytona starting lineup 2024

Starting pos.DriverCar No.Team
1Michael McDowell34Front Row Motorsports
2Todd Gilliland38Front Row Motorsports
3Joey Logano22Team Penske
4Ryan Preece41Stewart-Haas Racing
5Josh Berry4Stewart-Haas Racing
6Chase Briscoe14Stewart-Haas Racing
7William Byron24Hendrick Motorsports
8Austin Cindric2Team Penske
9Kyle Larson5Hendrick Motorsports
10Chase Elliott9Hendrick Motorsports
11Kyle Busch8Richard Childress Racing
12Brad Keselowski6RFK Racing
13Chris Buescher17RFK Racing
14Ryan Blaney12Team Penske
15Noah Gragson10Stewart-Haas Racing
16Austin Dillon3Richard Childress Racing
17Martin Truex Jr.19Joe Gibbs Racing
18Bubba Wallace2323XI Racing
19Denny Hamlin11Joe Gibbs Racing
20Harrison Burton21Wood Brothers Racing
21Alex Bowman48Hendrick Motorsports
22Daniel Suarez99Trackhouse Racing
23Austin Hill33Richard Childress Racing
24Ross Chastain1Trackhouse Racing
25Tyler Reddick4523XI Racing
26Ty Gibbs54Joe Gibbs Racing
27Christopher Bell20Joe Gibbs Racing
28Daniel Hemric31Kaulig Racing
29Parker Retzlaff62Beard Motorsports
30Zane Smith71Spire Motorsports
31John H. Nemechek42Legacy Motor Club
32Shane Van Gisbergen16Kaulig Racing
33Cody Ware15Rick Ware Racing
34Corey Lajoie7Spire Motorsports
35Ricky Stenhouse Jr.47JTG Daugherty Racing
36Justin Haley51Rick Ware Racing
37Carson Hocevar77Spire Motorsports
38BJ McLeod78Live Fast Motorsports
39Joey Gase44NY Racing Team
40Erik Jones43Legacy Motor Club

NASCAR at Daytona tickets

  • Coke Zero Sugar 400 tickets: StubHub

Tickets for Sunday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway can still be purchased through StubHub.

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

NASCAR point standings 2024

RankDriverPointsPoints over cut line
1Tyler Reddick*814+0
2Chase Elliott*804+0
3Kyle Larson*782+0
4Ryan Blaney732+0
5William Byron*728+0
6Denny Hamlin*711+0
7Christopher Bell*703+0
8Martin Truex Jr.682+76
9Brad Keselowski*677+0
10Ty Gibbs644+39
11Alex Bowman*627+0
12Chris Buescher621+16
13Ross Chastain606+1
15Joey Logano*561+0
16Daniel Suarez*526+0
19Austin Cindric*460+0

NASCAR schedule 2024

(All times ET)

DateRaceTrackTimeTV/Radio
Sun., Aug. 11Cook Out 400 (Buy Tickets)Richmond Raceway6 p.m.USA/MRN
Sun., Aug. 18FireKeepers Casino 400 (Buy Tickets)Michigan International Raceway2:30 p.m.USA/MRN
Sat., Aug. 24Coke Zero Sugar 400 (Buy Tickets)Daytona International Speedway7:30 p.m.NBC/MRN
Sun., Sept. 1Cook Out Southern 500 (Buy Tickets)Darlington Raceway6 p.m.USA/MRN

NASCAR schedule 2024

(All times ET)

DateRaceTrackTimeTV/RadioWinner
Sun., Sept. 8Quaker State 400 (Buy Tickets)Atlanta Motor Speedway3 p.m.USA/PRN
Sun., Sept. 15Go Bowling at the Glen (Buy Tickets)Watkins Glen International3 p.m.USA/MRN
Sat., Sept. 21Bass Pro Shops Night Race (Buy Tickets)Bristol Motor Speedway7:30 p.m.USA/PRN
Sun., Sept. 29Hollywood Casino 400 (Buy Tickets)Kansas Speedway3 p.m.USA/PRN
Sun., Oct. 6YellaWood 500 (Buy Tickets)Talladega Superspeedway2 p.m.NBC/MRN
Sun., Oct. 13Bank of America Roval 400 (Buy Tickets)Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course2 p.m.NBC/PRN
Sun., Oct. 20South Point 400 (Buy Tickets)Las Vegas Motor Speedway2:30 p.m.NBC/PRN
Sun., Oct. 27Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami (Buy Tickets)Homestead-Miami Speedway2:30 p.m.NBC/MRN
Sun., Nov. 3XFINITY 500 (Buy Tickets)Martinsville Speedway2 p.m.NBC/MRN
Sun., Nov. 10NASCAR Cup Series Championship (Buy Tickets)Phoenix Raceway3 p.m.NBC/MRN

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Ishika Dadhwal is a content producer working across The Sporting News' English-language editions.