As the playoffs ramp up, the NASCAR Cup Series moves to the 1.25-mile World Wide Technology Raceway outside of St. Louis this Sunday for the Enjoy Illinois 300.
The Cook Out Southern 500 in Darlington upended the postseason and left several candidates reeling. There are two Round of 16 races left, and the pressure is quickly increasing.
Even though he and Team Penske have both performed well on this track in prior years, Joey Logano finds himself below the cutline going into Gateway. The reigning champion must attack this weekend to prevent history from being repeated at Bristol, the track that dashed his ambitions of winning the title in 2023. He cannot afford to play it safe.
Shane van Gisbergen, meantime, has unexpectedly found himself in a precarious situation. The New Zealander had a sizable lead going into the round with 22 Playoff Points, but a poor performance at Darlington reduced it to just three points. The driver of the No. 88 must now work hard to maintain his championship goal because he has two tracks ahead of him that either provide new difficulties or challenges from the past.
Here is everything you need to know about the Enjoy Illinois 300 playoff race, including the start time for the race.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV Channel: USA Network | TSN, RDS (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo | TSN+ (Canada)
The Enjoy Illinois 300 playoff race is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network in the United States. Streaming options are available on Fubo.
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What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois
- Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. PT
- Length: 240 laps, 300 miles
- Purse: $9,797,935
The Enjoy Illinois 300 is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, August 31. The race will be held at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois.
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NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 starting grid
| Rank | Driver | Car No. | Team Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 3 | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 4 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 5 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske |
| 6 | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 7 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing |
| 8 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 9 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske |
| 10 | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 11 | Chris Buescher | 17 | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing |
| 12 | Josh Berry | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing |
| 13 | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske |
| 14 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing |
| 15 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 16 | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 17 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing |
| 18 | Shane van Gisbergen | 88 | Trackhouse Racin |
| 19 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 20 | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 21 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 22 | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 23 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing |
| 24 | Noah Gragson | 4 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 25 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 26 | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 27 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports |
| 28 | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports |
| 29 | Cole Custer | 41 | Haas Factory Team |
| 30 | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 31 | Justin Haley | 7 | Spire Motorsports |
| 32 | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing |
| 33 | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing |
| 34 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | HYAK Motorsports |
| 35 | Ty Dillon | 10 | Kaulig Racing |
| 36 | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing |
NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Illinois.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | Chase Briscoe | 2070 |
| 2 | Denny Hamlin | 2067 |
| 3 | Kyle Larson | 2062 |
| 4 | Tyler Reddick | 2059 |
| 5 | Bubba Wallace | 2049 |
| 6 | William Byron | 2049 |
| 7 | Ryan Blaney | 2046 |
| 8 | Ross Chastain | 2045 |
| 9 | Austin Cindric | 2036 |
| 10 | Christopher Bell | 2035 |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Sep. 7 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 13 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 21 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 28 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| 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 |
