Fasten your seat belts as the South Point 400, the first race of round 8 of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, kicks off on October 12.
With 267 laps over 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, Shane 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.
Last year, Joey 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 Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, and Ryan Blaney in the race.
This race will feature two additional drivers this week as Katherine Legge and JJ Yeley are set to return at Las Vegas. Legge is set to return for her first Cup Series start since August.
Here is everything you need to know about the Las Vegas playoff race, including the start time for the race.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas Valley, Nevada
- Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Time: 5:30 p.m. ET or 2:30 p.m. PT
- Length: 267 laps (400.5 miles) on the 1.5-mile oval
- Purse: $9,797,935
The Las Vegas playoff race is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. ET or 2:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, October 12.
The race will be held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas Valley, Nevada. Stage 1 ends at Lap 80. Stage 2 ends at Lap 165. Stage 3 ends at Lap 267.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV Channel: USA Network | TSN, RDS (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo | TSN+ (Canada)
The Las Vegas playoff race is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network in the United States. Streaming options are available on Fubo for fans in the US.
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South Point 400 race starting lineup
Here is the starting lineup for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series at Las Vegas.
| Position | Driver | Car No. | Team | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 2nd | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 3rd | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 4th | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 5th | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 6th | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 7th | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing | Toyota |
| 8th | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing | Toyota |
| 9th | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske | Ford |
| 10th | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 11th | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing | Ford |
| 12th | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 13th | Shane van Gisbergen | 88 | Trackhouse Racing | Chevrolet |
| 14th | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske | Ford |
| 15th | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing | Chevrolet |
| 16th | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing | Ford |
| 17th | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing | Chevrolet |
| 18th | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 19th | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club | Toyota |
| 20th | A.J. Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet |
| 21st | Cole Custer | 41 | Haas Factory Team | Ford |
| 22nd | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 23rd | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports | Ford |
| 24th | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | Hyak Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 25th | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet |
| 26th | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club | Toyota |
| 27th | Justin Haley | 7 | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 28th | Noah Gragson | 4 | Front Row Motorsports | Ford |
| 29th | Josh Berry | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing | Ford |
| 30th | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports | Ford |
| 31st | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske | Ford |
| 32nd | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet |
| 33rd | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing | Toyota |
| 34th | Brad Keselowski | 6 | RFK Racing | Ford |
| 35th | Ty Dillon | 10 | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet |
| 36th | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing | Ford |
| 37th | J.J. Yeley | 44 | NY Racing Team | Chevrolet |
| 38th | Katherine Legge | 78 | Live Fast Motorsports | Chevrolet |
NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Las Vegas.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | 4036 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | 4034 |
| 3 | Kyle Larson | 4032 |
| 4 | William Byron | 4032 |
| 5 | Christopher Bell | 4028 |
| 6 | Chase Elliott | 4018 |
| 7 | Chase Briscoe | 4018 |
| 8 | Joey Logano | 4008 |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
