The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series hits Texas Motor Speedway for race action today, Sunday, May 1, and we've got all of the timing, scheduling and TV channel information you need.
The Wurth 400 presented by Liqui Moly is set to see the Cup Series stars complete 267 laps of the 1.5-mile track in Fort Worth, covering a total distance of 400.5 miles. Stage breaks are due on laps 80 and 165, before a 102-lap race to the black and white checkered flag.
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Last time out at Talladega, Carson Hocevar took his first-ever Cup Series victory, and he's been the story of the weekend so far at Texas. Not only did he win Friday night's Truck Series race, he then followed it up by claiming Cup Series pole at the track for the second consecutive season.
Hocevar couldn't convert his pole into a win last year, though, with that honor instead going to Team Penske's Joey Logano, who finished ahead of Ross Chastain and teammate Ryan Blaney on that occasion.
We can't wait to see who comes out on top this time around!
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What time is the NASCAR Cup Series Texas race today?
The NASCAR Cup Series race from Texas Motor Speedway takes place today, Sunday, May 2, 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 P.M. |
| New York, NY (ET) | 3:30 P.M. |
| Columbia, SC (ET) | 3:30 P.M. |
| Charleston, WV (ET) | 3:30 P.M. |
| Augusta, ME (ET) | 3:30 P.M. |
| Chicago, IL (CT) | 2:30 P.M. |
| Pierre, SD (CT) | 2:30 P.M. |
| Nashville, TN (CT) | 2:30 P.M. |
| Des Moines, IA (CT) | 2:30 P.M. |
| Montgomery, AL (CT) | 2:30 P.M. |
| Denver, CO (MT) | 1:30 P.M. |
| Salt Lake City, UT (MT) | 1:30 P.M. |
| Albuquerque, NM (MT) | 1:30 P.M. |
| El Paso, TX (MT) | 1:30 P.M. |
| Los Angeles, CA (PT) | 12:30 P.M. |
| Las Vegas, NV (PT) | 12:30 P.M. |
| Seattle, WA (PT) | 12:30 P.M. |
| Portland, OR (PT) | 12:30 P.M. |
| San Francisco, CA (PT) | 12:30 P.M. |
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What TV channel is the NASCAR Cup Series Texas race on today?
Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series action from Texas 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 PRN 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
NASCAR Cup Series Texas starting lineup
| Pos | Driver (Car No.) | Team (OEM) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carson Hocevar (77) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 2 | Daniel Suarez (7) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 3 | Chris Buescher (17) | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 4 | Denny Hamlin (11) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe (19) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 6 | Kyle Busch (8) | R. Childress Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 7 | Christopher Bell (20) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 8 | Tyler Reddick (45) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 9 | Alex Bowman (48) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 10 | Ty Gibbs (54) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 11 | Kyle Larson (5) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 12 | Connor Zilisch (88) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 13 | Austin Cindric (2) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 14 | Chase Elliott (9) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 15 | William Byron (24) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 16 | Ross Chastain (1) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 17 | Corey Heim (67) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 18 | Riley Herbst (35) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 19 | Michael McDowell (71) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 20 | Ryan Preece (60) | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 21 | Erik Jones (43) | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 22 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) | HYAK Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 23 | Joey Logano (22) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 24 | Josh Berry (21) | Wood Brothers Racing (Ford) |
| 25 | Brad Keselowski (6) | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 26 | AJ Allmendinger (16) | Kaulig Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 27 | Cole Custer (41) | Haas Factory Team (Chevrolet) |
| 28 | Noah Gragson (4) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 29 | Cody Ware (51) | Rick Ware Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 30 | Shane Van Gisbergen (97) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 31 | Ryan Blaney (12) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 32 | Todd Gilliland (34) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 33 | John Hunter Nemechek (42) | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 34 | Zane Smith (38) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 35 | Ty Dillon (10) | Kaulig Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 36 | Chad Finchum (66) | Garage 66 (Ford) |
| 37 | Bubba Wallace (23) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 38 | Austin Dillon (3) | R. Childress Racing (Chevrolet) |
NOTE: Bubba Wallace and Austin Dillon did not set a lap time in qualifying.
How many laps is the Wurth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway?
The Wurth 400 runs for 267 laps, totaling 400.5 miles on the 1.5-mile oval at Texas Motor Speedway.What are the stage lengths for the Wurth 400?
Stage 1 ends on lap 80, Stage 2 ends on lap 165, and the final stage runs to lap 267. 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 Texas race?
Team Penske’s Joey Logano won the 2025 Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.Who is on pole for the Wurth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway?
Spire Motorsports star Carson Hocevar is on Cup Series pole for the 2026 Wurth 400 at Texas, with teammate Daniel Suarez alongside him on the front row.Where is Texas Motor Speedway?
Texas Motor Speedway is located in Fort Worth, Texas.What is the weather for the Wurth 400?
Sunny and warm conditions are expected for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas, with a zero percent chance of rain currently forecast when the green flag is set to fly, and temperatures expected to reach 84°F.READ MORE: Tony Stewart fires dig at new NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell
