Is there a NASCAR race this week? Date, start time, TV schedule for next Cup Series race after Olymp
The NASCAR Cup Series season has been a whirlwind of chaos, and although it's been a Sunday tradition since the late winter and early spring months, the schedule is on pause for a couple weeks.
NASCAR drivers and teams are on a two-week break as NBC broadcasts the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
With just a few races left in the regular season, Kyle Larson leads the points standings over teammate Chase Elliott.
Is there a NASCAR race this weekend?
There is no NASCAR race this weekend, as the sport's broadcast partner, NBC, is busy showing the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on its family of networks.
The next NASCAR Cup Series race is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 11, when Richmond Raceway will host the Cook Out 400 starting at 6 p.m. ET on USA Network.
When is the NASCAR race at Richmond?
- Track: Richmond Raceway
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 11
- Start time: 6 p.m.. ET
The Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway is the first NASCAR Cup Series race on the schedule after the Olympic break. And it's back on the schedule as a night race.
Coverage on USA Network is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 11.
What channel is the Richmond NASCAR race on?
- TV channel: USA Network
- Live stream: Fubo
Coverage of the Cook Out 400 will take place on USA Network. In Canada, viewers can watch the race on TSN. It can also be streamed in both territories on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
NASCAR at Richmond tickets
Tickets for the Aug. 11 Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway are available through StubHub.
Head to StubHub to find the best deals for all Cup Series events.
NASCAR schedule 2024
(All times ET)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Radio |
| Sun., Aug. 11 | Cook Out 400 (Buy Tickets) | Richmond Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA/MRN |
| Sun., Aug. 18 | FireKeepers Casino 400 (Buy Tickets) | Michigan International Raceway | 2:30 p.m. | USA/MRN |
| Sat., Aug. 24 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 (Buy Tickets) | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC/MRN |
| Sun., Sept. 1 | Cook Out Southern 500 (Buy Tickets) | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA/MRN |
NASCAR playoff race schedule 2024
(All times ET)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Radio | Winner |
| Sun., Sept. 8 | Quaker State 400 (Buy Tickets) | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA/PRN | — |
| Sun., Sept. 15 | Go Bowling at the Glen (Buy Tickets) | Watkins Glen International | 3 p.m. | USA/MRN | — |
| Sat., Sept. 21 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race (Buy Tickets) | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA/PRN | — |
| Sun., Sept. 29 | Hollywood Casino 400 (Buy Tickets) | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA/PRN | — |
| Sun., Oct. 6 | YellaWood 500 (Buy Tickets) | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC/MRN | — |
| Sun., Oct. 13 | Bank of America Roval 400 (Buy Tickets) | Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course | 2 p.m. | NBC/PRN | — |
| Sun., Oct. 20 | South Point 400 (Buy Tickets) | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | NBC/PRN | — |
| Sun., Oct. 27 | Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami (Buy Tickets) | Homestead-Miami Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | NBC/MRN | — |
| Sun., Nov. 3 | XFINITY 500 (Buy Tickets) | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC/MRN | — |
| Sun., Nov. 10 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship (Buy Tickets) | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC/MRN | — |
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