Motorsports
Time, TV schedule for Cup Series
The NASCAR Cup Series’ first playoff race weekend begins with Southern 500 practice and qualifying on Aug. 30 at Darlington Raceway.
One of the series’ crown jewel races opens the playoffs and the Round of 16
Every stage matters in the playoffs, with nine separate chances to earn points per playoff round. But Darlington will be a track with plenty of passing given the tire wear and the propensity for drivers to slap the wall.
Here is what you need to know about NASCAR Cup qualifying at Darlington.
- Qualifying time: 9:10 a.m. CT Saturday (practice begins at 8 a.m.)
- TV: truTV | Radio: SiriusXM and MRN
- Streaming: Watch FREE on Fubo; NASCAR.com and SiriusXM for audio (subscription required)
- Track: Darlington Raceway (1.33-mile oval) in Darlington, South Carolina