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The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs return for the YellaWood 500, which marks the Playoffs Round of 12 race in the series. In the NASCAR Cup Series, 16 drivers initially compete, and the regular season's points leader automatically qualifies for the playoffs, regardless of their number of wins.
During the playoff races, a victory ensures qualification to the next round, while the four drivers with the lowest performance are eliminated at the end of each round. The driver who achieves the highest finish at Homestead becomes the Champion.
What time is NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500?
The YellaWood 500 race is scheduled for 14:00 ET on Sunday, October 1. It will be held at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama. This speedway, constructed in the 1960s by the International Speedway Corporation, is situated on the former Anniston Air Force Base.
It covers a total distance of 500 miles (804.67 kilometers), requiring drivers to complete 188 laps around the 2.66-mile (4.28 km) long track.
Where to watch NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500
The YellaWood 500 race will be televised on NBC at 14:00 ET. Qualifying for the event is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, at 16:30 ET, also to be broadcast on NBC.
NASCAR Cup Series schedule
These races collectively determine the NASCAR Cup Series Champion for the year. The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs consist of several rounds, with the current schedule according to Nascar.com as follows:
Playoffs Round of 12:
- Sunday, September 24: Autotrader EchoPark Auto at Texas Motor Speedway
- Sunday, October 1: YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway
- Sunday, October 8: Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL
Playoffs Round of 8:
- Sunday, October 15: South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- Sunday, October 22: Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway
- Sunday, October 29: Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Raceway
Championship Race:
- Sunday, November 5: Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway