As the NASCAR Cup Series gears up for the penultimate race at Daytona, the spotlight is on Tyler Reddick and Chris Buescher. The drivers are poised for a thrilling showdown, with Reddick leading the standings and Buescher aiming for a playoff berth.
Reddick has been on a scorching streak, securing three consecutive top-three finishes and seven straight top-six finish. His recent victory in the FireKeepers Casino 400 has solidified his position as a front-runner.
Buescher is currently 12th in the Cup Series standings, a win at Daytona would be a significant step towards securing a playoff spot. He is still looking for his first win of the season.
Here is everything you need to know about the Daytona race, including the start time for the race.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Daytona International Speedway
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 24
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The Daytona race is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 24. The race will be held at Daytona International Speedway(2.5-mile oval) at Daytona Beach, Florida.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Fubo , Peacock, NBC Sports App
The Daytona race will air on NBC nationally. NASCAR fans can also stream the race on Fubo , Peacock and NBC Sports App.
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NASCAR Daytona starting lineup 2024
| Starting pos. | Driver | Car No. | Team |
| 1 | Michael McDowell | 34 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 2 | Todd Gilliland | 38 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 3 | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske |
| 4 | Ryan Preece | 41 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 5 | Josh Berry | 4 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 6 | Chase Briscoe | 14 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 7 | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 8 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske |
| 9 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 10 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 11 | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 12 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | RFK Racing |
| 13 | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing |
| 14 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske |
| 15 | Noah Gragson | 10 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 16 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 17 | Martin Truex Jr. | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 18 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing |
| 19 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 20 | Harrison Burton | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing |
| 21 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 22 | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 23 | Austin Hill | 33 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 24 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 25 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing |
| 26 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 27 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 28 | Daniel Hemric | 31 | Kaulig Racing |
| 29 | Parker Retzlaff | 62 | Beard Motorsports |
| 30 | Zane Smith | 71 | Spire Motorsports |
| 31 | John H. Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 32 | Shane Van Gisbergen | 16 | Kaulig Racing |
| 33 | Cody Ware | 15 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 34 | Corey Lajoie | 7 | Spire Motorsports |
| 35 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | JTG Daugherty Racing |
| 36 | Justin Haley | 51 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 37 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports |
| 38 | BJ McLeod | 78 | Live Fast Motorsports |
| 39 | Joey Gase | 44 | NY Racing Team |
| 40 | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club |
NASCAR at Daytona tickets
- Coke Zero Sugar 400 tickets: StubHub
Tickets for Sunday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway can still be purchased through StubHub.
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NASCAR point standings 2024
| Rank | Driver | Points | Points over cut line |
| 1 | Tyler Reddick* | 814 | +0 |
| 2 | Chase Elliott* | 804 | +0 |
| 3 | Kyle Larson* | 782 | +0 |
| 4 | Ryan Blaney | 732 | +0 |
| 5 | William Byron* | 728 | +0 |
| 6 | Denny Hamlin* | 711 | +0 |
| 7 | Christopher Bell* | 703 | +0 |
| 8 | Martin Truex Jr. | 682 | +76 |
| 9 | Brad Keselowski* | 677 | +0 |
| 10 | Ty Gibbs | 644 | +39 |
| 11 | Alex Bowman* | 627 | +0 |
| 12 | Chris Buescher | 621 | +16 |
| 13 | Ross Chastain | 606 | +1 |
| 15 | Joey Logano* | 561 | +0 |
| 16 | Daniel Suarez* | 526 | +0 |
| 19 | Austin Cindric* | 460 | +0 |
NASCAR radio station for Coke Zero Sugar 400
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NASCAR schedule 2024
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