Is There a NASCAR Race Today? How to Watch the Enjoy Illinois 300, Start Time, TV Channel & Streaming Info

NASCAR fans tuning in this weekend may be wondering whether there’s a Cup Series race on today.

Is There a NASCAR Race Today?

Yes! The NASCAR Cup Series returns on Sunday (September 13) for the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois.

The race marks the second event in The Chase, with drivers continuing their battle for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship.

Joey Logano will start from the pole after qualifying first on Saturday. Kyle Larson will start alongside him on the front row, followed by Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe to round out the top five.

Keep reading for everything you need to know about watching today’s NASCAR race…

What Time Is the NASCAR Race Today?

The Enjoy Illinois 300 is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 13.

The race will take place at World Wide Technology Raceway, a 1.25-mile oval located just outside St. Louis in Madison, Illinois.

The race is scheduled for 240 laps and 300 miles.

What Channel Is the NASCAR Race on Today?

The Enjoy Illinois 300 will air live on USA Network beginning at 3 p.m. ET.

Fans can also listen to radio coverage through MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

How Can I Stream the NASCAR Race Today?

If you don’t have cable, there are several ways to stream the Enjoy Illinois 300.

The race will be available to stream through HBO Max, while viewers with a participating TV provider can also watch USA Network through the NBC Sports app or NBC.com after signing in with their provider credentials.

Live TV streaming services that carry USA Network, including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV and Sling TV, are additional options for watching the race.

How Can I Watch the NASCAR Race for Free?

Fans looking to watch the Enjoy Illinois 300 for free can take advantage of free trials offered by select live TV streaming services.

DirecTV currently offers a five-day free trial for new customers, and its live TV packages include USA Network.

YouTube TV also offers promotional free trials to eligible new subscribers, though the length of the trial can vary.

Eligible new subscribers can cancel before their trial period ends to avoid being charged.

Who Is Starting on the Pole?

Joey Logano earned the pole position for the Enjoy Illinois 300 during qualifying on Saturday.

The Team Penske driver posted a lap of 32.817 seconds at 137.124 mph, earning his second pole of the 2026 season and the 35th pole of his Cup Series career.

The top 10 starters are Joey Logano, Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe, Carson Hocevar, Bubba Wallace, Chase Elliott, Ty Gibbs and Denny Hamlin.

All 10 are competing in The Chase.

What Is the Full Starting Lineup for the Enjoy Illinois 300?

The complete starting lineup for the Enjoy Illinois 300 is…

1. Joey Logano
2. Kyle Larson
3. Ryan Blaney
4. Christopher Bell
5. Chase Briscoe
6. Carson Hocevar
7. Bubba Wallace
8. Chase Elliott
9. Ty Gibbs
10. Denny Hamlin
11. Alex Bowman
12. Zane Smith
13. Austin Cindric
14. Ryan Preece
15. Daniel Suárez
16. Josh Berry
17. AJ Allmendinger
18. Tyler Reddick
19. Connor Zilisch
20. Ross Chastain
21. Chris Buescher
22. Austin Dillon
23. Brad Keselowski
24. William Byron
25. Erik Jones
26. Cole Custer
27. Austin Hill
28. John Hunter Nemechek
29. Michael McDowell
30. Cody Ware
31. Noah Gragson
32. Ty Dillon
33. Riley Herbst
34. Todd Gilliland
35. Shane van Gisbergen
36. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

The Enjoy Illinois 300 airs Sunday, September 13 at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network.

What Is the Upcoming NASCAR Cup Series Schedule?

All times are Eastern.

Sept. 13: Enjoy Illinois 300, World Wide Technology Raceway — 3 p.m., USA Network

Sept. 19: Bass Pro Shops Night Race, Bristol Motor Speedway — 7:30 p.m., USA Network

Sept. 27: Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas Speedway — 3 p.m., USA Network

Oct. 4: South Point 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway — 5:30 p.m., USA Network

Oct. 11: Bank of America 400, Charlotte Motor Speedway — 3 p.m., USA Network

Oct. 18: Freeway Insurance 500, Phoenix Raceway — 3 p.m., USA Network

Oct. 25: YellaWood 500, Talladega Superspeedway — 2 p.m., NBC

Nov. 1: Xfinity 500, Martinsville Speedway — 2 p.m., NBC

Nov. 8: NASCAR Cup Series Championship, Homestead-Miami Speedway — 3 p.m., NBC

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