What channel is NASCAR on today? TV schedule, start time for 2024 Michigan race
With just three races remaining on the Cup Series regular-season schedule, this weekend’s race at Michigan International Speedway should be a fun one.
The FireKeepers Casino 400 will tremendously impact the standings as drivers look to lock up the best spot possible for the playoffs, which begin Sept. 8.
The distance between first place Kyle Larson (779) and third place Chase Elliot (773) is six points, with second place Tyler Reddick in second place with 774 points. Larson is the only driver ranked in the top three with multiple wins this season, totaling four. Larson has winning history at the track, winning both the Pure Michigan 400 in 2016 before winning the FireKeepers Casino 400 and the Pure Michigan again in 2017.
Denny Hamlin (4th place), Ryan Blaney (5th place) Chris Buescher (13th place) and Joey Logano (15th place) are the only other drivers in the the top 20 of the standings who have victories at the track. Buescher won the FireKeepers Casino 400 last year, while Logano (2013, 2016, 2019) and Hamlin (2010, 2011) each have multiple victories.
Here is everything you need to know to watch the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan, including viewing options and scheduling.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV channel: USA Network
- Live stream: Fubo
The FireKeepers Casino 400 will be covered on USA Network in the U.S. and TSN in Canada. The race can also be streamed on Fubo in both markets, as there is a free trial to test the service before purchase.
NASCAR race start time
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 18
- Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
The 2024 FireKeepers Casino 400 will start shortly after 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 18 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan.
FireKeepers Casino 400 radio station
Fans can listen to the FireKeepers Casino 400 with SiriusXM. Every NASCAR race in 2024 is available via SiriusXM Channel 90.
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FireKeepers Casino 400 tickets
Tickets to the NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway are available now. You can find passes on StubHub.
The price to see this year’s FireKeepers Casino 400 starts at about $30, which is enough to guarantee seats in the grandstand of the track. For those that want to find specific sections to sit in, like at Turns 1 and 4 or near the Pit, you can view a seat map using the link below to ensure the best views.
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NASCAR point standings 2024
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Michigan.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Larson | 779 |
| 2 | Tyler Reddick | 774 |
| 3 | Chase Elliot | 773 |
| 4 | Denny Hamlin | 758 |
| 5 | Ryan Blaney | 702 |
| 6 | Christopher Bell | 701 |
| 7 | William Byron | 678 |
| 8 | Martin Truex Jr. | 662 |
| 9 | Brad Keselowski | 636 |
| 10 | Alex Bowman | 615 |
| 11 | Ty Gibbs | 602 |
| 12 | Bubba Wallace | 587 |
| 13 | Chris Buescher | 584 |
| 14 | Ross Chastain | 584 |
| 15 | Joey Logano | 557 |
| 16 | Daniel Suarez | 497 |
| 17 | Chase Briscoe | 485 |
| 18 | Kyle Busch | 465 |
| 19 | Todd Gillard | 454 |
| 20 | Austin Cindric | 451 |
NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2024
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | Winner |
| Sun., Aug. 18 | FireKeepers Casino 400 | Michigan International Raceway | 2:30 p.m. | — |
| Sat., Aug. 24 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Sept. 1 | Cook Out Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | — |
NASCAR playoff race schedule 2024
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | Winner |
| Sun., Sept. 8 | Quaker State 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Sept. 15 | Go Bowling at the Glen | Watkins Glen International | 3 p.m. | — |
| Sat., Sept. 21 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Sept. 29 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Oct. 6 | YellaWood 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Oct. 13 | Bank of America Roval 400 | Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course | 2 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Oct. 20 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Oct. 27 | Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami | Homestead-Miami Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Nov. 3 | XFINITY 500 | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Nov. 10 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | — |
