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Next NASCAR race: NASCAR Cup Series Championship
NASCAR schedule – Sunday, November 5
Here are the upcoming races for the following weekend of the NASCAR schedule.
Series | Time (ET) | TV |
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NASCAR Cup Series Championship (Cup) | 3 PM | NBC |
Related: How to watch NASCAR races in 2023
Is there a NASCAR race today?
Yes, there is a NASCAR race today. Today’s NASCAR race will take place at the Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, AZ.
NASCAR CUP Playoff Schedule
Round of 16
Date | Race | Venue | Winner |
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Sept. 3, 2023 | Cook Out Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | Kyle Larson |
Sept. 10, 2023 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | Tyler Reddick |
Sept. 16, 2023 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | Denny Hamlin |
Round of 12
Date | Race | Venue | Winner |
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Sept. 24, 2023 | AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | Texas Motor Speedway | William Byron |
Oct. 1, 2023 | YellaWood 500 | Telladega Superspeedway | Ryan Blaney |
Oct. 8, 2023 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | AJ Allmendinger |
Related: NASCAR Results – Practice, Qualifying, and Results For The Latest Races
What’s the NASCAR schedule for 2023?
There are 38 overall races on the 2023 NASCAR schedule. Only 36 races are points-paying as the other two races, the Busch Light Clash and All-Star Race, are exhibition races held by the sport. The NASCAR schedule for next year is typically released during the summer months.
NASCAR Playoff field
- William Byron
- Kyle Larson
- Christopher Bell
- Ryan Blaney
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When does the 2024 NASCAR season start?

The NASCAR season will commence on February 4, 2024, when the Cup Series heads off to Southern California for the Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (non-points). The first official points-paying race will be Feb. 18 with the Daytona 500.
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When is the 2024 Daytona 500?

The Daytona 500 will on February 18, 2024, in Daytona, FL. The venue is a 2.50-mile track with a capacity of 101,500 fans. The track’s first event took place in 1959 and is commonly called by its nickname “The World Center of Racing.”