The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series continues at Kansas Speedway today, and we've got all of the timing, scheduling and TV channel information you need ahead of Saturday's practice and qualifying sessions.
NASCAR has confirmed that single-car qualifying will be in place at the track this evening, with drivers set to have one opportunity to stake their claim for pole ahead of Sunday's AdventHealth 400.
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Last season in the spring race at Kansas, it was Cup Series champion Kyle Larson who claimed pole, just edging the likes of Chris Buescher, Christopher Bell and Tyler Reddick on that occasion.
Larson went on to win that race, too, but when the Cup Series returned later in the year, Chase was the name to have. Chase Briscoe put his No. 19 Toyota on pole on that occasion, with Chase Elliott going on to win Sunday's race.
This time around, Denny Hamlin is the early favorite to take the victory, but we can't wait to see who comes out on top, and it all starts competitively with Saturday's qualifying session!
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What time is NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Kansas today?
NASCAR Cup Series qualifying from Kansas Speedway takes place on Saturday, April 19, at 5:10 p.m. ET.
This follows immediately after the one and only Cup Series practice session this weekend, which starts at 4 p.m. ET.
Here are the start times converted to your local time zones.
| City (Time Zone) | Practice Start Time | Qualifying Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC (ET) | 4:00 P.M. | 5:10 P.M. |
| New York, NY (ET) | 4:00 P.M. | 5:10 P.M. |
| Columbia, SC (ET) | 4:00 P.M. | 5:10 P.M. |
| Charleston, WV (ET) | 4:00 P.M. | 5:10 P.M. |
| Augusta, ME (ET) | 4:00 P.M. | 5:10 P.M. |
| Chicago, IL (CT) | 3:00 P.M. | 4:10 P.M. |
| Pierre, SD (CT) | 3:00 P.M. | 4:10 P.M. |
| Nashville, TN (CT) | 3:00 P.M. | 4:10 P.M. |
| Des Moines, IA (CT) | 3:00 P.M. | 4:10 P.M. |
| Montgomery, AL (CT) | 3:00 P.M. | 4:10 P.M. |
| Denver, CO (MT) | 2:00 P.M. | 3:10 P.M. |
| Salt Lake City, UT (MT) | 2:00 P.M. | 3:10 P.M. |
| Albuquerque, NM (MT) | 2:00 P.M. | 3:10 P.M. |
| El Paso, TX (MT) | 2:00 P.M. | 3:10 P.M. |
| Los Angeles, CA (PT) | 1:00 P.M. | 2:10 P.M. |
| Las Vegas, NV (PT) | 1:00 P.M. | 2:10 P.M. |
| Seattle, WA (PT) | 1:00 P.M. | 2:10 P.M. |
| Portland, OR (PT) | 1:00 P.M. | 2:10 P.M. |
| San Francisco, CA (PT) | 1:00 P.M. | 2:10 P.M. |
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What TV channel is NASCAR Cup Series qualifying on today?
Today's NASCAR Cup Series qualifying action from Kansas will not be broadcast live on traditional TV. Instead, it will be shown live on Prime Video.
You can download the Prime Video app on your handheld device from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Amazon App Store.
You can also download the app on your TV on devices such as the following:
- Roku
- Amazon Fire TV
- VIZIO Smart TV
- LG TV
- Chromecast
- Android TV
- Apple TV
- Samsung Smart TV
Today's qualifying session will also be broadcast live on the radio, with MRN and SiriusXM having the call.
Live stream options
The best live stream option for today's NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Kansas is Prime Video.
For the first half of the season through San Diego (June 21), Prime Video is set to air all Cup Series practice and qualifying, with the exception of the Clash, Daytona 500, and All-Star Race.
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Qualifying Order
Here is the full list of Cup Series drivers set to take part in this weekend's event at Kansas, listed in the order in which they will qualify on Saturday.
| Qualifying Position | Driver | Car No. | Team (Manufacturer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corey Heim | 67 | 23XI Open (Toyota) |
| 2 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 3 | Connor Zilisch | 88 | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 4 | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 5 | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 6 | Ty Dillon | 10 | Kaulig Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 7 | Josh Berry | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing (Ford) |
| 8 | Cole Custer | 41 | Haas Factory Team (Chevrolet) |
| 9 | Shane Van Gisbergen | 97 | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 10 | Noah Gragson | 4 | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 11 | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 12 | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 13 | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 14 | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 15 | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 16 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 17 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | Hyak Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 18 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 19 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 20 | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 21 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 22 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 23 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 24 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 25 | Daniel Suárez | 7 | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 26 | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 27 | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 28 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 29 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 30 | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 31 | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 32 | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 33 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 34 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 35 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 36 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 37 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
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