The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs begin with the Quaker State 400 race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday.
This will be the first time since 2008 that the track has hosted a playoff race. With its 2022 transformation into a superspeedway-style circuit, the venue will pose an unpredictable challenge for drivers.
William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports won in Atlanta last year. Meanwhile,
Here is everything you need to know about the Atlanta Race, including how to watch and stream the race.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV channel: USA Network, NBC
- Live stream: Fubo , NBC Sports App, NASCAR.com
The Atlanta Race will air on USA Network and NBC in the US, and TSN in Canada. NASCAR fans can also stream the race on Fubo in both markets. For US fans, it is also available for streaming on NBC Sports App and NASCAR.com.
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NASCAR race start time
- Date: Sunday, Sep. 8
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. PT
The Atlanta Race is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 8. The race will be held at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Atlanta, Georgia.
Quaker State 400 radio station
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Atlanta Race starting lineup 2024
| Starting pos. | Driver | Car No. | Team |
| 1. | Michael McDowell | No. 34 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 2. | Ryan Blaney | No. 12 | Team Penske |
| 3. | Todd Gilliland | No. 38 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 4. | Josh Berry | No. 4 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 5. | Austin Cindric | No. 2 | Team Penske |
| 6. | Kyle Larson | No. 5 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 7. | Joey Logano | No. 22 | Team Penske |
| 8. | Austin Dillon | No. 3 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 9. | William Byron | No. 24 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 10. | Chase Briscoe | No. 14 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 11. | Alex Bowman | No. 48 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 12. | Harrison Burton | No. 21 | Wood Brothers Racing |
| 13. | Noah Gragson | No. 10 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 14. | Daniel Hemric | No. 31 | Kaulig Racing |
| 15. | Kyle Busch | No. 8 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 16. | Chase Elliott | No. 9 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 17. | Chris Buescher | No. 17 | RFK Racing |
| 18. | | No. 1 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 19. | | No. 6 | RFK Racing |
| 20. | | No. 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 21. | | No. 41 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 22. | Martin Truex, Jr. | No. 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 23. | Tyler Reddick | No. 45 | 23XI Racing |
| 24. | Bubba Wallace | No. 23 | 23XI Racing |
| 25. | Corey LaJoie | No. 7 | Spire Motorsports |
| 26. | Christopher Bell | No. 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 27. | Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. | No. 47 | JTG Daugherty Racing |
| 28. | Shane Van Gisbergen | No. 16 | |
| 29. | | No. 51 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 30. | Rick Ware Racing | No. 99 | |
| 31. | Cody Ware | No.15 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 32. | Carson Hocevar | | Spire Motorsports |
| 33. | Erik Jones | No. 43 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 34. | Zane Smith | No. 71 | Spire Motorsports |
| 35. | John Hunter Nemechek | No. 42 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 36. | BJ McLeod | No. 78 | Live Fast Motorsports |
| 37. | JJ Yeley | No. 44 | NY Racing |
| 38. | Denny Hamlin | No. 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
NASCAR at Atlanta tickets
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NASCAR point standings 2024
Below are the updated playoff standings ahead of NASCAR at Atlanta
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | Kyle Larson | 2040 |
| 2 | Christopher Bell | 2032 |
| 3 | Tyler Reddick | 2028 |
| 4 | William Byron | 2022 |
| 5 | Ryan Blaney | 2018 |
| 6 | Denny Hamlin | 2015 |
| 7 | Chase Elliott | 2014 |
| 8 | Brad Keselowski | 2008 |
| 9 | Joey Logano | 2007 |
| 10 | Austin Cindric | 2007 |
| 11 | Daniel Suarez | 2006 |
| 12 | Alex Bowman | 2005 |
| 13 | Chase Briscoe | 2005 |
| 14 | Harrison Burton | 2005 |
| 15 | Ty Gibbs | 2004 |
| 16 | Martin Truex Jr. | 2004 |
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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