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After a week-long hiatus, the NASCAR Cup Series is back. This time it’s off to the home of country music: Nashville.
The Ally 400, held at the Nashville Speedway, is only in its second year. But if last year was any indication, it should make for an exciting experience.
Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson dominated last year’s egg-shaped circuit, leading 264 of the race’s 300 laps en route to victory. It was his fourth Cup Series win of the season and served as further evidence of Larson’s growing prominence in motorsport. And unsurprisingly, that was a taste of what’s to come for Larson, who won his first Cup Series championship in 2021.
Who will make the Nashville Speedway their playground this season? Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott leads Cup Series points so far. But it’s a slim margin — four racers are within 30 points of Elliott, including previous winners Kyle Busch and Joey Logano. The results of the Ally 400 can play a big part in deciding who wins the Bill France Cup at the end of the season.
MORE: Watch NASCAR Live in Nashville with fuboTV (Free Trial)
Here’s everything you need to know to watch Sunday’s race, including TV channels and start time.
What channel is NASCAR racing on today?
- TV channel: NBC (US) | TSN3/5 (Canada)
- Live broadcast: Peacock, fuboTV
- Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
For the first time this season, NBC will provide US coverage of a Cup Series race. The Ally 400 will be broadcast on NBC in the US, while Canadian viewers can watch Sunday’s race on TSN3 and TSN5.
Rick Allen will direct coverage of NBC’s Cup Series, covering round after round. He will be joined by two racing veterans: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Burton, both of whom will muse occasionally. Daytona 500 crew chief Steve Letarte will also provide additional analysis from the stand.
NBC will staff Cup Series coverage from now until the end of the Cup Series playoffs, with races scheduled to be broadcast on NBC and USA Network. The races are also streamed on Peacock as well as fuboTV which offers a free trial.
When does NASCAR start in Nashville?
Sunday’s race begins at 5:00 p.m. ET, although the green flag is expected to be waved at 5:23 p.m. ET.
2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule
(All times Easter)
| date | race | track | time | TV | radio |
| June 26th | Ally 400 | Nashville Superspeedway | 17 o’clock | ABC | MRN |
| 3rd of July | KwikTrip 250 | street america | 3 pm | United States of America | MRN |
| 10th of July | Quaker State 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 3 pm | United States of America | PRN |
| 17th July | Amber 301 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 3 pm | United States of America | PRN |
| 24th July | Explore the Pocono Mountains 500 | Pocono Racetrack | 3 pm | United States of America | MRN |
| July 31st | Verizon 200 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway street course | 3 pm | ABC | IMS radio |
| August 7th | FireKeepers Casino 400 | Michigan International Speedway | 3 pm | United States of America | MRN |
| August 14th | Federated Auto Parts 400 | Richmond racetrack | 3 pm | United States of America | MRN |
| August 21st | Go bowling at the Glen | Watkins Glen International | 3 pm | United States of America | MRN |
| August 27th | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 19 o’clock | ABC | MRN |
2022 NASCAR schedule: Playoff races
(All times Easter)
| date | race | track | time | TV | radio |
| 4 Sept | Southern 500 | Darlington race track | 6 p.m | United States of America | MRN |
| 11 Sep | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 pm | United States of America | MRN |
| 17 Sep | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 19:30 o’clock | United States of America | PRN |
| 25th of September | Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 | Texas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m | United States of America | PRN |
| 2 Oct | Yella Wood 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 14 o’clock | ABC | MRN |
| 9 Oct | Bank of America Roval 400 | Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL | 14 o’clock | ABC | PRN |
| 16 Oct | South tip 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 2.30 | ABC | PRN |
| 23 Oct | Dixie Vodka 400 | Homestead Miami Speedway | 2.30 | ABC | MRN |
| 30 Oct | Xfinity 500 | Martinsville Speedway | 14 o’clock | ABC | MRN |
| Nov 6 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix racetrack | 3 pm | ABC | MRN |
