This weekend at Kansas, the NASCAR Cup Series will be joined by the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series, creating a full lineup of racing action. Chase Elliott claimed an exciting victory in the last fall race at Kansas following a last-lap crash involving Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace. Currently, Kyle Larson leads the championship standings by a single point over Hamlin, with Bristol winner Joey Logano trailing by 16 points.
This article provides a complete guide to follow the weekend’s events at Kansas, including the detailed schedule, broadcast information, and the full list of race entries.
Recent News Highlights:
- NASCAR icon Darrell Waltrip has announced his retreat from public life due to a diagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
- A legal dispute between Spire Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing continues over discovery items.
- Jeffrey Earnhardt has revealed plans to compete in NASCAR in 2027 with competitive equipment.
- Jeremy Bullins will become Riley Herbst’s new crew chief at Legacy Motor Club starting in 2027.
NASCAR at Kansas – Fall Weekend Schedule:
Friday, September 25
- 3:00pm EST: ARCA Menards Series practice and qualifying (not televised)
- 5:00pm EST: NASCAR Truck practice (FOX Sports 2)
- 6:05pm EST: NASCAR Truck qualifying (FOX Sports 2)
- 8:00pm EST: ARCA Menards Series finale [100 laps] (FOX Sports 1)
Saturday, September 26
- 10:00am EST: NASCAR Cup practice (TRUTV / HBO Max)
- 11:10am EST: NASCAR Cup qualifying (TRUTV / HBO Max)
- 1:00pm EST: NASCAR Truck race [134 laps] (FOX Sports 1)
Sunday, September 27
- 2:30pm EST: NASCAR Cup pre-race show (USA)
- 3:00pm EST: NASCAR Cup Kansas race [267 laps] (USA)
Viewing Information for the NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas:
- Race Date: Sunday, September 27
- Start Time: 3:10pm EST
- Race Length: 267 laps, divided into stages of 80 / 85 / 102 laps
- Tire Sets Allowed: 9 sets
- TV Coverage: USA Network, TSN in Canada, plus other international options
- Live Streaming: USA
- Radio Coverage: MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Race Entries:
A total of 36 drivers are entered for the NASCAR Cup race at Kansas, with no open entries.
Fan Take:
This weekend’s triple-header at Kansas highlights the depth and excitement NASCAR delivers across its top-tier series, providing fans with nonstop racing action. With Kyle Larson leading the championship by a slim margin, every lap counts, setting the stage for a thrilling playoff battle that could have lasting impacts on driver legacies and team strategies.
Source: www.motorsport.com
