Fasten your seat belts as the\u00a0South Point 400, the first race of round 8 of\u00a0the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, kicks off on October 12.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
With 267 laps\u00a0over the 1.5-mile quad-oval and 8 drivers in the list, the stakes couldn’t be higher, as the winner of this race will directly qualify for the Championship 4. After dramatic and thrilling eliminations at the Charlotte Roval,\u00a0Shane Van Gisbergen was crowned as the winner. Heading to Las Vegas, the excitement gets doubled up as the gaps between drivers have shrunk after the Charlotte Royal playoff race.<\/p>\n
Last year,\u00a0Joey Logano claimed victory at the South Point 400 and leveled with Jimmie Johnson for most Cup victories at Las Vegas. But this time around, Lagano is set to face tough competition from\u00a0Denny Hamlin,\u00a0Kyle Larson, and\u00a0Ryan Blaney in the race.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This race will feature two additional drivers this week as\u00a0Katherine Legge and JJ Yeley are set to return at Las Vegas. Legge is set to return for her first Cup Series start since August.<\/p>\n
Here is everything you need to know about the Las Vegas playoff race, including the start time for the race.<\/p>\n
What time does the NASCAR race start today?Track:\u00a0Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas Valley, NevadaDate: Sunday, October 12, 2025Time: 5:30\u00a0p.m. ET or 2:30 p.m. PTLength: 267\u00a0laps (400.5\u00a0miles) on the 1.5-mile oval\u00a0Purse: $9,797,935<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Las Vegas\u00a0playoff race\u00a0is scheduled to start at 5:30\u00a0p.m. ET or 2:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, October 12.<\/p>\n
The race will be held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas Valley, Nevada.\u00a0Stage 1 ends at Lap 80. Stage 2 ends at Lap 165.\u00a0Stage 3 ends at Lap 267.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0What channel is NASCAR on today?TV Channel:\u00a0USA Network | TSN, RDS (Canada)Live stream: Fubo<\/a>\u00a0| TSN+ (Canada)<\/p>\n The Las Vegas playoff race is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network\u00a0in the United States. Streaming options are available on Fubo<\/a>\u00a0for fans in the US.<\/p>\n Fubo<\/a> offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)<\/p>\n NASCAR radio station for Las Vegas\u00a0playoff race<\/p>\n Listen to the 2025 Las Vegas playoff race and every race of the NASCAR season on SiriusXM<\/a>.<\/p>\n