The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs hits its version of the elite eight with a shootout in Sin City.
The three-race third round begins on the fast oval at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after four more drivers were eliminated from championship contention last weekend on the Charlotte Roval. And Sunday’s race is wide open.
Joey Logano is the only one of the eight drivers remaining to win more than one race at Las Vegas — back-to-back spring races in 2019 and 2020. Denny Hamlin is the only other championship contender with a Vegas win, taking the checkered flag ahead of Chase Elliott at last year’s playoff race.
PLAYOFF PICTURE: Which drivers enter third round already playing catch-up?
2023 SCHEDULE: Eight takeaways with (some) big changes and new tracks
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Here is everything you need to know to get ready for the South Point 400, Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
What time does the NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas start?
The South Point 400 starts at 2:30 p.m. ET (11:30 a.m. local).
What TV channel is the Cup race at Las Vegas on?
NBC is broadcasting the South Point 400 and has a preview show beginning at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. local).
Will there be a live stream of the Cup race at Las Vegas?
The South Point 400 can be live streamed on the NBC Sports website (for those with a cable/satellite provider) and on the NBC Sports app. The race can also be streamed on FuboTV as well as other options.
How many laps is the Cup race at Las Vegas?
The South Point 400 is 267 laps around the 1.5-mile oval for a total of 400.5 miles. The race will feature three segments (laps per stage) — Stage 1: 80 laps; Stage 2: 85 laps; Stage 3: 102 laps.
What are the playoff standings entering the Cup race at Las Vegas?
(Through six races)
1. Chase Elliott, 4,046; 2. Joey Logano, 4,026; 3. Ross Chastain, 4,021; 4. Christopher Bell, 4,018; 5. William Byron, 4,015; 6. Ryan Blaney, 4,015; 7. Denny Hamlin, 4,013; 8. Chase Brisco, 4,009.
Who won the most recent Cup races at Las Vegas?
Alex Bowman led 16 laps and bested Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson in overtime by 0.178 seconds on March 6, 2022. And one year ago in the playoff race, Denny Hamlin led 137 laps, including the final 39, edging Chase Elliott by 0.442 seconds on Sept. 26, 2021.
What is the lineup for the South Point 400?
(Car number in parentheses)
1. (8) Tyler Reddick, Chevrolet
2. (2) Austin Cindric, Ford
3. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet
4. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford
5. (22) Joey Logano, Ford
6. (99) Daniel Suárez, Chevrolet
7. (20) Christopher Bell, Toyota
8. (21) Harrison Burton, Ford
9. (45) Bubba Wallace, Toyota
10. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet
11. (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet
12. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford
13. (4) Kevin Harvick, Ford
14. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet
15. (34) Michael McDowell, Ford
16. (14) Chase Briscoe, Ford
17. (48) Noah Gragson, Chevrolet
18. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota
19. (23) Ty Gibbs, Toyota
20. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet
21. (16) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet
22. (43) Erik Jones, Chevrolet
23. (10) Aric Almirola, Ford
24. (41) Cole Custer, Ford
25. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford
26. (15) JJ Yeley, Ford
27. (19) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota
28. (31) Justin Haley, Chevrolet
29. (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Chevrolet
30. (7) Corey Lajoie, Chevrolet
31. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota
32. (77) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet
33. (42) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet
34. (51) Cody Ware, Ford
35. (38) Todd Gilliland, Ford
36. (78) BJ McLeod, Ford
