NASCAR 2024 Playoffs in Las Vegas: Timing, TV, Streaming, and Lineup for South Point 400
The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are entering their final phase, with only three races left before the championship showdown.
Initially, 16 drivers were in the playoff lineup, but this has now been trimmed to eight after six races and two eliminations. The third round kicks off on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Next, the series will head to Homestead-Miami Speedway, followed by Martinsville Speedway two weeks later, where the remaining competitors will be narrowed down to four, who will battle for the 2024 title at Phoenix Raceway.
Before we move forward, the drivers must first take on the challenges presented by Las Vegas, a track known for its intermediate oval that favors speed and daring driving. This environment could be very favorable for two past champions, each having claimed victory three times in Las Vegas. Points leader Kyle Larson has won the last two races held in Vegas. Meanwhile, Joey Logano made it to the Round of 8 following Alex Bowman’s disqualification from last week’s event at Charlotte and won the Las Vegas playoff race in 2022 on his way to clinching his second championship.
Who will come out on top this Sunday? Here’s what you need to know about the South Point 400 in Las Vegas:
What time does the NASCAR playoff race at Las Vegas begin?
The South Point 400 is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. ET (11:30 a.m. local time) on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Which TV channel will broadcast the NASCAR playoff race at Las Vegas?
NBC will be airing the South Point 400, with the pre-race show starting at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. local).
Can I stream the NASCAR playoff race live from Las Vegas?
You can live stream the South Point 400 on the NBC Sports website and the NBC Sports app. Additionally, Fubo will also have the race available to stream, offering a free trial for new users.
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What is the total number of laps for the NASCAR playoff race at Las Vegas?
The South Point 400 consists of 267 laps on the 1.5-mile oval, totaling 400.5 miles. The race is divided into three segments: Stage 1 has 80 laps; Stage 2 features 85 laps; and Stage 3 rounds out with 102 laps.
Who was victorious in the most recent NASCAR Cup races held in Las Vegas?
Kyle Larson was the dominant force on March 3, 2024, leading 181 of the 267 laps and taking the win by a narrow margin of 0.441 seconds over Tyler Reddick for his third career Cup Series victory in Las Vegas.
In the playoff race last year, Larson also claimed victory, leading for a total of 133 laps, including the last 45, and finishing just 0.082 seconds ahead of Christopher Bell on October 15, 2023.
What are the playoff standings before the NASCAR race at Las Vegas?
Here are the current standings: rank, driver, team, points, and deficit to the leader, following six races:
- Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports 4,052
- Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing 4,032 (-20)
- Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing 4,029 (-23)
- William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports 4,023 (-29)
- Ryan Blaney, Team Penske 4,019 (-33)
- Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing 4,015 (-37)
- Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports 4,014 (-38)
- Joey Logano, Team Penske 4,012 (-40)
What is the lineup for the South Point 400 NASCAR playoff race in Las Vegas?
Car number in parentheses; (P)=playoff driver
1. (20) Christopher Bell (P), Toyota
2. (45) Tyler Reddick (P), Toyota
3. (48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet
4. (11) Denny Hamlin (P), Toyota
5. (5) Kyle Larson (P), Chevrolet
6. (77) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet
7. (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet
8. (54) Ty Gibbs, Toyota
9. (24) William Byron (P), Chevrolet
10. (22) Joey Logano (P), Ford
11. (2) Austin Cindric, Ford
12. (19) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota
13. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet
14. (71) Zane Smith, Chevrolet
15. (34) Michael McDowell, Ford
16. (7) Justin Haley, Chevrolet
17. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford
18. (9) Chase Elliott (P), Chevrolet
19. (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota
20. (8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet
21. (10) Noah Gragson, Ford
22. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford
23. (99) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet
24. (14) Chase Briscoe, Ford
25. (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet
26. (42) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota
27. (43) Erik Jones, Toyota
28. (4) Josh Berry, Ford
29. (84) Jimmie Johnson, Toyota
30. (38) Todd Gilliland, Ford
31. (21) Harrison Burton, Ford
32. (41) Ryan Preece, Ford
33. (31) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet
34. (16) Shane Van Gisbergen, Chevrolet
35. (51) Corey LaJoie, Ford
36. (15) Cody Ware, Ford
37. (12) Ryan Blaney (P), Ford
