Track
Homestead-Miami
NASCAR Championship Race 2026 start time
The 2026 NASCAR Championship Race at Homestead-Miami starts Sunday, November 8 at 3:00 PM EST on NBC: 267 laps (400.5 miles) at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida.
Laps
267
Distance
400.5 mi
TV (US)
NBC
NASCAR Championship Race start time in US time zones
| Eastern | 3:00 PM EST |
|---|---|
| Central | 2:00 PM CST |
| Mountain | 1:00 PM MST |
| Pacific | 12:00 PM PST |
| At the track (Homestead, Florida) | 3:00 PM EST |
| UTC | 8:00 PM UTC |
About the race
- Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, Florida
- Race 36 of 36 in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, Chase race 10 of 10
- Stages: 80 / 85 / 102 laps
- Radio: MRN
NASCAR Championship Race — FAQ
What time does the NASCAR Championship Race start?
The 2026 NASCAR Championship Race at Homestead-Miami is scheduled for Sunday, November 8: 3:00 PM EST, 2:00 PM CST, 1:00 PM MST, 12:00 PM PST. That's 3:00 PM EST local time at the track.
What channel is the NASCAR Championship Race on?
NBC has the TV coverage in the US, with radio on MRN.
How many laps is the NASCAR Championship Race?
267 laps, 400.5 miles, run in stages of 80, 85, 102 laps.
Is the NASCAR Championship Race a playoff race?
Yes. It's race 10 of the 2026 Chase, the 10-race postseason with no eliminations that decides the Cup champion on points.
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