Track
Martinsville
Xfinity 500 2026 start time
The 2026 Xfinity 500 at Martinsville starts Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 PM EST on NBC: 500 laps (263 miles) at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.
Laps
500
Distance
263 mi
TV (US)
NBC
Xfinity 500 start time in US time zones
| Eastern | 2:00 PM EST |
|---|---|
| Central | 1:00 PM CST |
| Mountain | 12:00 PM MST |
| Pacific | 11:00 AM PST |
| At the track (Ridgeway, Virginia) | 2:00 PM EST |
| UTC | 7:00 PM UTC |
About the race
- Track: Martinsville Speedway, Ridgeway, Virginia
- Race 35 of 36 in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, Chase race 9 of 10
- Stages: 130 / 130 / 240 laps
- Radio: MRN
- Also at Martinsville in 2026: Cook Out 400
Xfinity 500 — FAQ
What time does the Xfinity 500 start?
The 2026 Xfinity 500 at Martinsville is scheduled for Sunday, November 1: 2:00 PM EST, 1:00 PM CST, 12:00 PM MST, 11:00 AM PST. That's 2:00 PM EST local time at the track.
What channel is the Xfinity 500 on?
NBC has the TV coverage in the US, with radio on MRN.
How many laps is the Xfinity 500?
500 laps, 263 miles, run in stages of 130, 130, 240 laps.
Is the Xfinity 500 a playoff race?
Yes. It's race 9 of the 2026 Chase, the 10-race postseason with no eliminations that decides the Cup champion on points.
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