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The NASCAR Cup Series is gearing up for one of the most anticipated events on the calendar, with its first race of the season at the Kansas Speedway. The weekend promises to be exciting, featuring important competitions and renowned drivers behind the wheel.
Currently, Tyler Reddick leads the standings, but Ryan Blaney is hot on his heels. Additionally, the latter has introduced a new member to his pit crew due to recent issues with Penske personnel.
Last week, Ty Gibbs achieved his first victory in the Cup Series, overcoming Blaney in an exciting showdown at Bristol.
Weekend Schedule
Throughout the weekend, the Cup Series competition will be accompanied by the ARCA Menards Series and the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Kyle Larson, the defending champion of the spring race, will look to replicate his success in Kansas, where he last won in this category.
Here are the details of the schedule:
- Friday, April 17
- 5:00 PM EST – ARCA Menards Series Practice
- 6:00 PM EST – ARCA Menards Series Qualifying
- 7:00 PM EST – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Practice (CW APP)
- 8:05 PM EST – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Qualifying (CW APP)
- Saturday, April 18
- 12:30 PM EST – ARCA Menards Series Race (100 laps) – FOX SPORTS 1
- 4:00 PM EST – NASCAR Cup Series Practice – PRIME VIDEO
- 5:10 PM EST – NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying – PRIME VIDEO
- 7:00 PM EST – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race (200 laps) – THE CW
- Sunday, April 19
- 1:00 PM EST – NASCAR RaceDay Pre-Race Show – FOX
- 2:19 PM EST – Start Signal for the NASCAR Cup Race (267 laps) – FOX
How to Watch the NASCAR Cup Series in Kansas
The race will take place on Sunday, April 19, with a start time of 1:00 PM EST, and the start signal scheduled for 2:19 PM EST. The competition will consist of 267 laps, equivalent to 400 miles, divided into three stages of 80, 85, and 120 laps, respectively. Fans can follow the event via FOX and TSN in Canada. An online broadcast with onboard cameras will also be available via HBO MAX, and radio coverage can be followed through MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Participation in the AdventHealth 400 in Kansas
The race will feature 37 licensed vehicles and an open entrant, a fourth vehicle from 23XI Racing driven by Corey Heim.
This weekend, the public can look forward to an exciting competition with some of the best drivers in the world, all in search of victory in Kansas.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
