Get ready, race fans! The high-octane NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are roaring back to life, and the stakes couldn't be higher. The South Point 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 12th is not just another race; it's the first battle in Round 8, where a win guarantees a spot in the Championship 4. After the thrilling eliminations at the Charlotte Roval, where Shane Van Gisbergen took the checkered flag, the competition is tighter than ever.
The 1.5-mile quad-oval track will see drivers pushing their limits across 267 laps (a total of 400.5 miles), vying for a coveted spot in the final championship race.
Last year's South Point 400 saw Joey Logano take the victory, tying with Jimmie Johnson for the most Cup wins at Las Vegas. But this year, Logano faces a fierce challenge from contenders like Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, and Ryan Blaney. Adding to the excitement, Katherine Legge and JJ Yeley will be back on the track, making this race even more unpredictable.
So, what time should you tune in?
- Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 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 green flag drops at 5:30 p.m. ET or 2:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, October 12, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The race is divided into three stages, with Stage 1 ending at Lap 80, Stage 2 at Lap 165, and the final stage concluding at Lap 267.
Where can you watch the action?
- TV Channel: USA Network | TSN, RDS (Canada)
- Live Stream: Fubo
In the United States, catch the live broadcast on the USA Network. Fans in Canada can tune in on TSN and RDS. Streaming options are available on Fubo, which also offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Can't be in front of a screen?
- Radio Channel: SiriusXM channel 90
You can listen to the race and every other NASCAR event on SiriusXM. New subscribers can even enjoy SiriusXM free for the first four months!
Here's the starting lineup for Sunday's race:
- 1st: Denny Hamlin (Toyota)
- 2nd: Chase Briscoe (Toyota)
- 3rd: Christopher Bell (Toyota)
- 4th: Chase Elliott (Chevrolet)
- 5th: William Byron (Chevrolet)
- 6th: Kyle Larson (Chevrolet)
- 7th: Bubba Wallace (Toyota)
- 8th: Tyler Reddick (Toyota)
- 9th: Joey Logano (Ford)
- 10th: Ty Gibbs (Toyota)
- 11th: Chris Buescher (Ford)
- 12th: Alex Bowman (Chevrolet)
- 13th: Shane van Gisbergen (Chevrolet)
- 14th: Ryan Blaney (Ford)
- 15th: Ross Chastain (Chevrolet)
- 16th: Ryan Preece (Ford)
- 17th: Daniel Suarez (Chevrolet)
- 18th: Michael McDowell (Chevrolet)
- 19th: Erik Jones (Toyota)
- 20th: A.J. Allmendinger (Chevrolet)
- 21st: Cole Custer (Ford)
- 22nd: Carson Hocevar (Chevrolet)
- 23rd: Zane Smith (Ford)
- 24th: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (Chevrolet)
- 25th: Austin Dillon (Chevrolet)
- 26th: John Hunter Nemechek (Toyota)
- 27th: Justin Haley (Chevrolet)
- 28th: Noah Gragson (Ford)
- 29th: Josh Berry (Ford)
- 30th: Todd Gilliland (Ford)
- 31st: Austin Cindric (Ford)
- 32nd: Kyle Busch (Chevrolet)
- 33rd: Riley Herbst (Toyota)
- 34th: Brad Keselowski (Ford)
- 35th: Ty Dillon (Chevrolet)
- 36th: Cody Ware (Ford)
- 37th: J.J. Yeley (Chevrolet)
- 38th: Katherine Legge (Chevrolet)
Here are the current top drivers in the NASCAR point standings:
- 1st: Denny Hamlin
- 2nd: Ryan Blaney
- 3rd: Kyle Larson
- 4th: William Byron
- 5th: Christopher Bell
- 6th: Chase Elliott
- 7th: Chase Briscoe
- 8th: Joey Logano
Mark your calendars for the remaining NASCAR Cup Series playoff races:
- October 12: South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 5:30 p.m. ET (USA Network, Fubo)
- October 19: Talladega Superspeedway, 2 p.m. ET (NBC, Fubo)
- October 26: Martinsville Speedway, 2 p.m. ET (NBC, Fubo)
- November 2: Championship at Phoenix Raceway, 3 p.m. ET (NBC, Fubo)
What are your predictions for the South Point 400? Who do you think will take the checkered flag and secure a spot in the Championship 4? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
