NASCAR 2024 playoffs at Homestead: Start time, TV, streaming, and lineup for Sunday’s race
NASCAR is hitting the Sunshine State as the Cup Series approaches the crowning of its champion.
With only two races left before the season finale, the stakes are getting higher for playoff drivers following last week’s opening round in Las Vegas. Joey Logano secured the first spot in the championship race, while several other contenders faced setbacks due to crashes.
The competition now shifts to South Florida, where one of the other seven playoff drivers could potentially join Logano in the championship race by winning at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This track also offers a chance for those who had difficulties last weekend to improve their standings—critical since at least one of the three remaining championship positions will be filled based on points. If Logano or a non-playoff driver wins on Sunday, then two spots will rely on points as well.
Who will take victory on Sunday? Here’s everything you need to know about the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway:
When does the NASCAR playoff race at Homestead-Miami begin?
The Straight Talk Wireless 400 kicks off at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida.
Which TV channel will broadcast the NASCAR playoff race at Homestead-Miami?
NBC will air the Straight Talk Wireless 400, with a pre-race show starting at 2 p.m. ET.
Is there a way to stream the NASCAR playoff race at Homestead-Miami live?
You can live stream the Straight Talk Wireless 400 on the NBC Sports website and the NBC Sports app. The race will also be available on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
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How many laps will the NASCAR playoff race at Homestead-Miami consist of?
The Straight Talk Wireless 400 will comprise 267 laps around the 1.5-mile oval, amounting to a total of 400.5 miles. The race will be divided into three segments: Stage 1: 80 laps; Stage 2: 85 laps; Stage 3: 102 laps.
Who was the winner of the last NASCAR Cup race at Homestead-Miami?
In last year’s playoff event, Christopher Bell led for 26 laps, including the final 16 laps, finishing ahead of Ryan Blaney by 1.651 seconds on Oct. 22, 2023.
What are the playoff standings heading into the NASCAR race at Homestead-Miami?
Rank, driver, team, points, deficit to leader, through seven races; x-indicates a secured spot in the championship race.
- Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing … 4,086
- Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports … 4,079 (-7 points)
- William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports … 4,071 (-15)
- x-Joey Logano, Team Penske … 4,061 (-25)
- Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing … 4,044 (-42)
- Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing … 4,041 (-45)
- Ryan Blaney, Team Penske … 4,024 (-62)
- Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports … 4,018 (-68)
What is the lineup for the Straight Talk Wireless 400 NASCAR playoff race at Homestead-Miami?
Car number in parentheses; (P)=playoff driver
1. (45) Tyler Reddick (P), Toyota
2. (5) Kyle Larson (P), Chevrolet
3. (20) Christopher Bell (P), Toyota
4. (11) Denny Hamlin (P), Toyota
5. (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet
6. (19) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota
7. (9) Chase Elliott (P), Chevrolet
8. (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota
9. (31) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet
10. (7) Justin Haley, Chevrolet
11. (48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet
12. (4) Josh Berry, Ford
13. (14) Chase Briscoe, Ford
14. (54) Ty Gibbs, Toyota
15. (77) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet
16. (10) Noah Gragson, Ford
17. (8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet
18. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford
19. (71) Zane Smith, Chevrolet
20. (12) Ryan Blaney (P), Ford
21. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford
22. (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet
23. (99) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet
24. (34) Michael McDowell, Ford
25. (24) William Byron (P), Chevrolet
26. (22) Joey Logano (P), Ford
27. (15) Kaz Grala, Ford
28. (43) Erik Jones, Toyota
29. (42) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota
30. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet
31. (38) Todd Gilliland, Ford
32. (16) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet
33. (51) Corey LaJoie, Ford
34. (21) Harrison Burton, Ford
35. (41) Ryan Preece, Ford
36. (2) Austin Cindric, Ford
37. (44) JJ Yeley, Chevrolet
38. (66) Chad Finchum, Ford
