Denny Hamlin, returning as the defending champion, will chase the Cup title at Las Vegas, trailing 26 points from current leader Kyle Larson, who has already captured two victories early in the 2026 Chase.
Weekend Schedule
Saturday, October 3 – 2:00 pm EST: NASCAR O’Reilly practice – CW APP/ESPN Unlimited
3:05 pm EST: O’Reilly qualifying – CW APP/ESPN Unlimited
4:30 pm EST: Cup practice – TruTV /HBO MAX
5:40 pm EST: Cup qualifying – TruTV /HBO MAX
7:30 pm EST: O’Reilly race (201 laps) – The CW
Sunday, October 4 – 5:00 pm EST: Cup pre‑race show – USA
5:30 pm EST: Las Vegas Cup race (267 laps) – USA
Race Details
The 267‑lap contest opens on the 5:40 pm green flag, staged in 80/85/102‑lap segments and featuring nine sets of racing tires.
Coverage streams live on the USA network, while radio broadcasts come via MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Entry List
Thirty‑six drivers compete in the Cup field, with every spot filled and no open entries. The lineup includes defending champion Denny Hamlin driving the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.
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