Sixteen drivers qualified for the NASCAR playoffs and eight remain in the hunt for the championship. After two more races, the field will be cut to the final four. Those four drivers will compete in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race in Arizona on Nov. 8.
Today’s race is the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 and coverage starts Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET (12:30 a.m. PT) on NBCSN. The action takes place at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, and you can watch it live on any of the streaming services listed above.
Here’s what else you need to know to watch the racin’ and rubbin’ this weekend.
Joey Logano won last week in Kansas and leads in the NASCAR playoffs.
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Which drivers are still in the NASCAR playoffs?
Here are the eight drivers that remain in the race for the Cup Series championship:
- Joey Logano
- Kevin Harvick
- Denny Hamlin
- Brad Keselowski
- Chase Elliott
- Alex Bowman
- Martin Truex Jr.
- Kurt Busch
How to watch NASCAR without cable
NASCAR’s playoffs began on Sept. 6 and a champion will be crowned after the last race on Nov. 8. You can view the full NASCAR schedule here.
If you don’t have a cable or satellite TV subscription, you can watch the race with one of the live TV services below. NASCAR’s playoffs are being shown on NBC and NBCSN. The good news for race fans is that both channels are available on each streaming service. The catch is that not every service carries every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries NBC in your area.
If you live in an area with good reception, you can watch the races broadcast on NBC for free on over-the-air broadcast channels just by attaching an affordable (under $30) indoor antenna to nearly any TV.
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Sling TV’s $30-a-month Blue plan includes NBC and NBCSN. Enter your address here to see which local channels are available where you live.
All of the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our massive streaming services guide.
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