This weekend's 2025 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, the second stop of the Round of 12, kicks off the NASCAR Playoffs.
Maybe this is the weekend Chevy makes its move. So far in the playoffs, Joe Gibbs Racing's Toyotas owned the Round of 16 with three straight wins, and Penske's Fords set the tone in New Hampshire to open the Round of 12.
Now the stage feels set for Hendrick Motorsports to shake off the cobwebs and remind everyone why their Chevrolets have been championship heavyweights.
If anyone can spark that resurgence, it's Kyle Larson. The No. 5 driver has made Kansas Speedway his playground, winning twice in the last three trips and three times overall since 2021. His most recent Cup victory came here back in May but he hasn't tasted victory lane since, a rare dry spell by Hendrick's lofty standards.
And it's not just the Cup Series to keep an eye on. The Xfinity Series returns after a short break, diving straight into its own Round of 12 with the second playoff race of the stage.
Here is everything you need to know about the Kansas playoff race, including the start time for the race.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV Channel: USA Network | TSN, RDS (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo | TSN+ (Canada)
The Kansas playoff race is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network in the United States. Streaming options are available on Fubo.
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What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas
- Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. PT
- Length: 267 laps (400 miles) on the 1.5-mile oval
- Purse: $9,797,935
The Kansas playoff race is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, September 28.
The race will be held at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Stage 1 ends at Lap 80. Stage 2 ends at Lap 165.
NASCAR radio station for Kansas playoff race
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 90
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Hollywood Casino 400 race starting grid
| Position | Driver | Car No. | Team / Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing / Toyota |
| 2 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing / Toyota |
| 3 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports / Chevrolet |
| 4 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports / Chevrolet |
| 5 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing / Toyota |
| 6 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports / Chevrolet |
| 7 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing / Toyota |
| 8 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing / Toyota |
| 9 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing / Chevrolet |
| 10 | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club / Toyota |
| 11 | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports / Chevrolet |
| 12 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing / Toyota |
| 13 | Josh Berry | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing / Ford |
| 14 | Noah Gragson | 4 | Front Row Motorsports / Ford |
| 15 | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing / Ford |
| 16 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing / Chevrolet |
| 17 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports / Chevrolet |
| 18 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | Hyak Motorsports / Chevrolet |
| 19 | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing / Ford |
| 20 | A.J. Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing / Chevrolet |
| 21 | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports / Chevrolet |
| 22 | Justin Haley | 7 | Spire Motorsports / Chevrolet |
| 23 | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports / Ford |
| 24 | Shane van Gisbergen | 88 | Trackhouse Racing / Chevrolet |
| 25 | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club / Toyota |
| 26 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske / Ford |
| 27 | Cole Custer | 41 | Haas Factory Team / Ford |
| 28 | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports / Ford |
| 29 | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing / Chevrolet |
| 30 | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing / Chevrolet |
| 31 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | RFK Racing / Ford |
| 32 | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing / Toyota |
| 33 | Ty Dillon | 10 | Kaulig Racing / Chevrolet |
| 34 | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing / Ford |
| 35 | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske / Ford |
| 36 | J.J. Yeley | 44 | NY Racing Team / Chevrolet |
| 37 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske / Ford |
NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Kansas.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | Ryan Blaney | 3084 |
| 2 | William Byron | 3082 |
| 3 | Kyle Larson | 3076 |
| 4 | Christopher Bell | 3064 |
| 5 | Denny Hamlin | 3062 |
| 6 | Joey Logano | 3059 |
| 7 | Chase Elliott | 3049 |
| 8 | Chase Briscoe | 3049 |
| 9 | Ross Chastain | 3030 |
| 10 | Austin Cindric | 3028 |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winnee |
| Sep. 28 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |