For anyone who’s asking “What channel is the NASCAR race on today?” the answer can be found in the cable listings.
The channel for Saturday’s Cup Series playoff race, the Federated Auto Parts 400 Salute to First Responders, is NBCSN. The NBC family of networks is airing all of the remaining Cup Series races in 2021, and NBCSN is showing Saturday’s race — the second race in the Round of 16 — from Richmond Raceway.
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NBC and NBCSN will divide the 10 playoff race telecasts evenly through the season-ending Championship 4 race in November.
Below is all you need to know about the schedule for Saturday’s race at Richmond, including the TV coverage and start time.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV channel: NBCSN (TSN5 in Canada)
- Live stream: NBCSports.com | NBC Sports App | fuboTV (7-day free trial)
- Radio: MRN
NBCSN’s programming will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the “Countdown to Green” prerace show, followed by race coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Rick Allen will handle play-by-play duties while Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte will provide analysis. Earnhardt’s shift in the booth will cap a marathon Saturday for him. He is scheduled to drive in the Xfinity Series race at Richmond on Saturday afternoon. Earnhardt drives in one NASCAR race per year. He’ll be racing in the No. 8 JR Motorsports car.
Marty Snider, Parker Kligerman and Dillon Welch will be the pit reporters.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Race: Federated Auto Parts 400 Salute to First Responders
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 11
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET (TV time)
The green flag for Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race on Richmond Raceway’s 0.75-mile D-shaped oval is scheduled to drop at 7:45 p.m. ET.
RICHMOND LINEUP: Starting order, pole without qualifying
Weather is not expected to be a concern. The National Weather Service’s forecast for Richmond, Va., calls for clear skies, light winds and the temperature falling into the low 60s on Saturday night, after a sunny afternoon with a high temperature in the low 80s.
NASCAR live stream for Richmond race
Anyone who has a cable or satellite subscription can stream Saturday’s NASCAR race at Richmond live via NBCSports.com or the NBC Sports App.
For those who don’t have a cable or satellite subscription, there are five over-the-top (OTT) TV streaming options that carry NBC and NBCSN — AT&T TV, fuboTV, Hulu, Sling and YouTubeTV.
Below are links to each:
NASCAR Cup Series 2021 schedule
Below is the remaining schedule for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, starting with Saturday’s Federated Auto Parts 400 Salute to First Responders at Richmond, the second race in the Round of 16.
NASCAR Cup Series 2021 playoffs Round of 16
| Date | Race | Track | Time (ET) | TV | Radio |
| Sept. 11 | Federated Auto Parts 400 Salute to First Responders | Richmond Raceway | 7:30 p.m. | NBCSN | MRN |
| Sept. 18 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBCSN | PRN |
NASCAR Cup Series 2021 playoffs Round of 12
| Date | Race | Track | Time (ET) | TV | Radio |
| Sept. 26 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 7 p.m. | NBCSN | PRN |
| Oct. 3 | YellaWood 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC | MRN |
| Oct. 10 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course | 2 p.m. | NBC | PRN |
NASCAR Cup Series 2021 playoffs Round of 8
| Date | Race | Track | Time (ET) | TV | Radio |
| Oct. 17 | Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 | Texas Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC | PRN |
| Oct. 24 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | NBCSN | MRN |
| Oct. 31 | Xfinity 500 | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC | MRN |
NASCAR Cup Series 2021 playoffs Championship 4
| Date | Race | Track | Time (ET) | TV | Radio |
| Nov. 7 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC | MRN |
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