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NASCAR schedule: Races today, this weekend, and how to watch

Go beyond the NASCAR schedule with the top races today, this weekend, where its happening, and how to watch the action. Updated daily!

You’ve come to the right place if you’re seeking when and where to watch NASCAR today. You will find today’s races, upcoming races, TV information, and more of the NASCAR schedule!

NASCAR schedule – Daytona 500 next weekend

The second weekend of the 2023 NASCAR season will be underway soon as the Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series travel to Daytona International Speedway. The Qualifying Duels will be live Thursday, February 16 on FS1 at 7:00 PM ET.

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Next NASCAR race

Thursday, February 16

SeriesTime (ET)TV
Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at DAYTONA (Cup)7:00 PMFS1
Daytona International Speedway – Daytona Beach, FL

Thursday, February 16

SeriesTime (ET)TV
Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at DAYTONA (Cup)9:00 PMFS1
Daytona International Speedway – Daytona Beach, FL

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NASCAR schedule – Upcoming races

Here are the upcoming races for the following two weekends of the NASCAR schedule.

Friday, February 17

SeriesTime (ET)TV
NextEra Energy 250 (Truck)7:30 PMFS1
Daytona International Speedway – Daytona Beach, FL

Saturday, February 18

SeriesTime (ET)TV
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 (Xfinity)5:00 PMFS1
Daytona International Speedway – Daytona Beach, FL

Sunday, February 19

SeriesTime (ET)TV
Daytona 500 (Cup)2:30 PMFOX
Daytona International Speedway – Daytona Beach, FL

Saturday, February 25

SeriesTime (ET)TV
Production Alliance Group 300 (Xfinity)5:00 PMFS1
Auto Club Speedway – Fontana, CA

Sunday, February 26

SeriesTime (ET)TV
Pala Casino 400 (Cup)3:30 PMFOX
Auto Club Speedway – Fontana, CA

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Major NASCAR races

Sunday, April 9

SeriesTime (ET)TV
Food City Dirt Race (Cup)7:00 PMFOX
Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt – Bristol, TN

Sunday, May 21

SeriesTime (ET)TV
NASCAR All-Star Race (Cup)8:00 PMFS1
North Wilkesboro Speedway – North Wilkesboro, NC

Sunday, May 28

SeriesTime (ET)TV
Coca-Cola 600 (Cup)6:00 PMFOX
Charlotte Motor Speedway – Concord, NC

Sunday, July 2

SeriesTime (ET)TV
NASCAR Cup Series Race at Chicago (Cup)5:30 PMNBC
Chicago Street Course – Chicago, IL

Sunday, September 3

SeriesTime (ET)TV
Cook Out Southern 500 (Cup)6:00 PMUSA
Darlington Raceway – Darlington, SC

Saturday, September 16

SeriesTime (ET)TV
Bass Pro Shops Night Race (Cup)7:30 PMUSA
Bristol Motor Speedway – Bristol, TN

Sunday, November 5

SeriesTime (ET)TV
NASCAR Cup Series Championship (Cup)3:00 PMNBC
Phoenix Raceway – Avondale, AZ

Where is NASCAR racing this weekend?

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Aug 28, 2022; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (3) leads the pack to a restart during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

The NASCAR Cup Series will be racing at Daytona International Speedway, located in Daytona Beach, FL starting on February 16. The venue is a 2.50-mile track with a capacity of 101,500 fans and is the second event on the 38-race NASCAR schedule.

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Is there a NASCAR race today?

No, there is not a NASCAR race today. The next NASCAR race will come on February 16 when the Cup Series travels to Daytona International Speedway for the Qualifying Duels.

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What channel is the NASCAR race on this weekend?

NASCAR schedule: TV information
Jul 31, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Dale Earnhardt Jr. before the Verizon 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

You can catch the next NASCAR race on FS1 when the Cup Series travels to Daytona International Speedway for the Qualifying Duels on February 16. The races are scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET as the first official points weekend on the NASCAR schedule.

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What’s the NASCAR schedule for 2023?

There are 38 overall races on the 2023 NASCAR schedule. Only 36 races are points-paying as the other two races, the Busch Light Clash and All-Star Race, are exhibition races held by the sport. The NASCAR schedule for next year is typically released during the summer months.

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When does the 2023 NASCAR season start?

NASCAR schedule
Feb 6, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Overall view as NASCAR Cup Series drivers race around the track during the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The NASCAR season will commence on February 5, 2023, when the Cup Series heads off to the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum located at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. The first official points-paying race will be two weeks later with the Daytona 500.

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When is the 2023 Daytona 500?

NASCAR schedule: Daytona 500
Austin Cindric No. 2 celebrates after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb.20, 2022. Daytona 500 04

The Daytona 500 will occur on February 19, 2023, in Daytona, FL. The venue is a 2.50-mile track with a capacity of 101,500 fans. The track’s first event took place in 1959 and is commonly called by its nickname “The World Center of Racing.”