It's race day once again in the NASCAR Cup Series today, Sunday, March 29, and we've got all of the timing, scheduling and TV channel information you need ahead of the action.
The Cook Out 400 is set to see the Cup Series stars cover over 210 miles across 400 laps at the Virginia track, with stage breaks on laps 80 and 180 before a 220-lap dash to the black and white checkered flag.
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Joe Gibbs Racing star Denny Hamlin won last season's spring race at Martinsville, and he looks like a strong contender to take the win once again this time around, showing excellent pace in practice on Saturday before going on to take pole in qualifying.
Hamlin will face stiff competition, though, including from Hendrick Motorsports star William Byron. The driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet won the fall race at Martinsville last season and starts second, on the front row alongside Hamlin.
Don’t count out Tyler Reddick, either. The 23XI star tops the points standings heading into Sunday’s race after winning four of the opening six events of the season, and starts in eighth position at the green flag.
At the end of the day, only one driver can claim one of those prized Martinsville grandfather clocks, and we can't wait to see who that is.
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What time is the NASCAR Cup Series Martinsville race today?
The NASCAR Cup Series race from Martinsville Speedway takes place on Sunday, March 29, at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Here are the race start times converted to your local time zones.
| City (Time Zone) | Race Start Time |
|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC (ET) | 3:30 PM |
| New York, NY (ET) | 3:30 PM |
| Columbia, SC (ET) | 3:30 PM |
| Charleston, WV (ET) | 3:30 PM |
| Augusta, ME (ET) | 3:30 PM |
| Chicago, IL (CT) | 2:30 PM |
| Pierre, SD (CT) | 2:30 PM |
| Nashville, TN (CT) | 2:30 PM |
| Des Moines, IA (CT) | 2:30 PM |
| Montgomery, AL (CT) | 2:30 PM |
| Denver, CO (MT) | 1:30 PM |
| Salt Lake City, UT (MT) | 1:30 PM |
| Albuquerque, NM (MT) | 1:30 PM |
| El Paso, TX (MT) | 1:30 PM |
| Los Angeles, CA (PT) | 12:30 PM |
| Las Vegas, NV (PT) | 12:30 PM |
| Seattle, WA (PT) | 12:30 PM |
| Portland, OR (PT) | 12:30 PM |
| San Francisco, CA (PT) | 12:30 PM |
What TV channel is the NASCAR Cup Series Martinsville race on today?
Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series action from Martinsville will be broadcast live on FS1 in the United States.
For those wanting to tune in to the action on the radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and MRN have the call.
Live stream options
Some NASCAR fans may want to live stream today's NASCAR Cup Series action, and there are several options available.
With the race being broadcast on FS1, the FOX Sports App, FOX Sports website, and FOX One are among the places to watch.
As well as being available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, the FOX Sports App can also be downloaded in several other places, such as:
- Apple TV
- Roku
- Xbox
- Vizio
- Google Chromecast
- Fire TV
- Android TV
- Samsung Smart TV
Both the FOX Sports App and FOX One are free to download, but you will need to log in with your paid TV provider details to watch.
FS1 can also be streamed live on the following platforms:
- DIRECTV Stream
- Fubo
- Hulu + Live TV
- Sling
- YouTube TV
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NASCAR Cup Series Martinsville starting lineup
| Pos | Driver (Car No.) | Team (Manufacturer) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin (11) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 2 | William Byron (24) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 3 | Josh Berry (21) | Wood Brothers Racing (Ford) |
| 4 | Ty Gibbs (54) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 5 | Shane Van Gisbergen (97) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 6 | Austin Cindric (2) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 7 | Carson Hocevar (77) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 8 | Tyler Reddick (45) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 9 | Joey Logano (22) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 10 | Chase Elliott (9) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 11 | Christopher Bell (20) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 12 | Ryan Blaney (12) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 13 | Kyle Larson (5) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 14 | Zane Smith (38) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 15 | Bubba Wallace (23) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 16 | Chris Buescher (17) | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 17 | Ryan Preece (60) | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 18 | Ross Chastain (1) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 19 | Erik Jones (43) | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 20 | Michael McDowell (71) | Spire Motorsports (Ford) |
| 21 | Justin Allgaier (48) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 22 | Daniel Suárez (7) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 23 | Brad Keselowski (6) | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 24 | Cole Custer (41) | Haas Factory Team (Ford) |
| 25 | Connor Zilisch (88) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 26 | Riley Herbst (35) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 27 | Chase Briscoe (19) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Ford) |
| 28 | AJ Allmendinger (16) | Kaulig Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 29 | Todd Gilliland (34) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 30 | Austin Dillon (3) | Richard Childress Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 31 | Noah Gragson (4) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 32 | John Hunter Nemechek (42) | Legacy Motor Club (Chevrolet) |
| 33 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) | HYAK Motorsports (Ford) |
| 34 | Kyle Busch (8) | Richard Childress Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 35 | Cody Ware (51) | Rick Ware Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 36 | Ty Dillon (10) | Kaulig Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 37 | Austin Hill (33) | Richard Childress Racing (Chevrolet) |
How many laps is the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway?
The Cook Out 400 runs 400 laps, totaling 210.4 miles on the 0.526-mile oval at Martinsville Speedway.What are the stage lengths for the Cook Out 400?
Stage 1 ends on lap 80, Stage 2 ends on lap 180, and the final stage runs to lap 400. Points are awarded to the top 10 finishers in the first two stages and full points to the entire field after the black and white checkered flag.Who won last year’s Martinsville race?
The most recent spring Martinsville winner was Denny Hamlin. William Byron was the winner in the Martinsville Speedway playoff race in the fall.Who is on pole for the Cook Out 400?
Denny Hamlin is on pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race, having beaten William Byron to pole position on Saturday.Where is Martinsville Speedway?
Martinsville Speedway is located in Ridgeway, Virginia.What is the weather for the Cook Out 400?
Clear skies are expected for Sunday’s race, with temperatures forecast to hit 62 Fahrenheit during the event.However, a Special Weather Statement from the U.S. National Weather Service is in force for the area, warning that there is an increased fire danger in effect from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. due to a combination of breezy winds, low relative humidity values and very dry fuels.
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