NASCAR at Michigan 2024: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for FireKeepers Casino 400
After a dramatic and contentious finish at Richmond where Austin Dillon, the race winner, was penalized for causing a wreck on the final lap, the NASCAR Cup Series is back in action.
This Sunday, Michigan International Speedway will host a race where drivers without any wins will compete for one of the last playoff spots, as the regular season approaches its conclusion. With only three races left before the playoffs begin on September 8 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, 12 out of the 16 playoff positions have already been secured through racing victories.
Will a new victor emerge this Sunday? Or can Dillon recover and win again? Here’s everything you need to know for the FireKeepers Casino 400 taking place at Michigan International Speedway:
What time does the NASCAR Cup race at Michigan start?
The FireKeepers Casino 400 is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan.
What TV channel is broadcasting the NASCAR Cup race at Michigan?
You can watch the FireKeepers Casino 400 on the USA Network, which will air a pre-race show starting at 2 p.m. ET.
Is there a live stream for the NASCAR Cup race at Michigan?
The FireKeepers Casino 400 will be available for live streaming on the NBCSports website and the NBC Sports app. It can also be streamed through Fubo.
How many laps does the NASCAR Cup race at Michigan consist of?
The FireKeepers Casino 400 consists of 200 laps around the 2-mile track, totaling 400 miles. The race is divided into three segments: Stage 1: 45 laps; Stage 2: 75 laps; Stage 3: 80 laps.
Who was the winner of the last NASCAR Cup race at Michigan?
Chris Buescher last won at Michigan, leading for 52 laps including the last 12, and narrowly beating Martin Truex Jr. by 0.152 seconds on August 7, 2023. He has yet to win a race in 2024 and currently sits 13th in the driver standings, near the playoff cutoff.
What is the starting lineup for the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan?
(Car number in parentheses)
1. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota
2. (45) Tyler Reddick, Toyota
3. (20) Christopher Bell, Toyota
4. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet
5. (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota
6. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet
7. (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet
8. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford
9. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet
10. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet
11. (77) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet
12. (99) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet
13. (8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet
14. (22) Joey Logano, Ford
15. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford
16. (4) Josh Berry, Ford
17. (34) Michael McDowell, Ford
18. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford
19. (54) Ty Gibbs, Toyota
20. (38) Todd Gilliland, Ford
21. (14) Chase Briscoe, Ford
22. (48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet
23. (2) Austin Cindric, Ford
24. (19) Martin Truex, Toyota
25. (10) Noah Gragson, Ford
26. (41) Ryan Preece, Ford
27. (71) Zane Smith, Chevrolet
28. (43) Erik Jones, Toyota
29. (51) Justin Haley, Ford
30. (47) Ricky Stenhouse, Chevrolet
31. (7) Corey LaJoie, Chevrolet
32. (31) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet
33. (42) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota
34. (21) Harrison Burton, Ford
35. (16) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet
36. (15) Cody Ware, Ford