What time does the NASCAR race start today? TV schedule, channel for 2023 Fontana race
The Cup Series heads west for its second race of the 2023 season, the Pala Casino 400 at Auto Club Speedway in San Bernardino, CA.
Although NASCAR has only raced since 1997, the D-shaped track has played host to a number of the sport’s all-time greats, including Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Kasey Kahne.
It also served as the setting for one of the most memorable Spats in recent history: Joey Logano, Tony Stewart and Denny Hamlin feuded on the 2013 two-mile surface.
All in all, the sun-drenched grounds seem to be doing well. Kyle Larson stringed together an impressive end-of-race rally at Fontana last year to take the checkered flag. What breathtaking view awaits us this time? Only time can tell.
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So here’s what you need to know about Pala Casino 400 in Fontana, including start time and broadcast information.
When does the NASCAR race start today?
- Date: Sunday February 26th
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
The Pala Casino 400 has a listed start time of 3:30pm ET. However, the pre-race celebrations mean the green flag is unlikely to be waved until 3:45 p.m. ET.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV channel: Fox (TSN5 in Canada)
- Live broadcast: Fox Sports Go, fuboTV
- Radio: MRN, PRN
Sunday’s race will be broadcast on Fox in the US. Mike Joy (lap by lap) and Clint Bowyer (analyst) will offer their thoughts from the dressing room. They will be joined by Tony Stewart, who will be on the air for the second time in as many weeks.
Those looking to stream Pala Casino 400 can find it on Fox Sports Go or fuboTV which offer a free trial.
Canadian viewers can find this week’s Cup Series event on TSN5.
2023 NASCAR schedule
(All times Easter)
| Date | race | rail | start time | TV channel | radio |
| February 5th | The clash | Los Angeles Coliseum | 6 p.m | Fox | MRN |
| February 16 | Daytona 500 duels | Daytona International Speedway | 19 o’clock | FS1 | MRN |
| 19th of February | Daytona 500 | Daytona International Speedway | 2.30 | Fox | MRN |
| February 26th | PalaCasino 400 | Auto Club Speedway | 3:30 p.m | Fox | MRN |
| 5. March |
Petrol 400 |
Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m | Fox | PRN |
| March 12th | United Rentals Work United 500 | Phoenix racetrack | 3:30 p.m | Fox | MRN |
| 19th March | Ambetter Health 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 3 pm | Fox | PRN |
| 26th of March | Echo Park Automotive Grand Prix | Tour of America | 3:30 p.m | Fox | PRN |
| 2nd of April | Toyota owner 400 | Richmond racetrack | 3:30 p.m | FS1 | MRN |
| 9th April | Food City Dirt Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 19 o’clock | Fox | PRN |
| April 16 | NASCAR Cup Series races in Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 3 pm | FS1 | MRN |
| April 23 | GEICO500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 3 pm | Fox | MRN |
| April, 30th | NASCAR Cup Series races at Dover | Dover Motor Speedway | 14 o’clock | FS1 | PRN |
| May 7th | AdventHealthy 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 pm | FS1 | MRN |
| May 14th | Happy year 400 | Darlington race track | 3 pm | FS1 | MRN |
| May 21st | NASCAR All Star Open | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 17 o’clock | FS1 | MRN |
| May 21st | NASCAR All-Star Racing | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 8 p.m | FS1 | MRN |
| 28th of May | Coca-Cola 600 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 6 p.m | Fox | PRN |
| June 4th | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3:30 p.m | FS1 | MRN |
| June 11th | Toyota/SaveMart 350 | Sonoma Racetrack | 3:30 p.m | Fox | PRN |
| 25th June | Ally 400 | Nashville Superspeedway | 19 o’clock | ABC | PRN |
| 2nd July | NASCAR Cup Series races in Chicago | Chicago street course | 17:30 | ABC | MRN |
| July 9th | Quaker State 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 19 o’clock | USA | PRN |
| 16th of July | Colored pencil 301 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2.30 | USA | PRN |
| July 23 | M&M’s Fan Appreciation 400 | Pocono Racetrack | 2.30 | USA | MRN |
| 30th July | NASCAR Cup Series races in Richmond | Richmond racetrack | 3 pm | USA | MRN |
| 6th of August | FireKeepers Casino 400 | Michigan International Speedway | 2.30 | USA | MRN |
| 13 August | Verizon 200 at the brickyard | Speedway street course | 2.30 | ABC | IMs |
| 20th of August | Go bowling at the Glen | Watkins Glen International | 3 pm | USA | MRN |
| 26th of August | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 19 o’clock | ABC | MRN |
2023 NASCAR schedule: Playoff races
(All times Easter)
| Date | race | rail | start time | TV channel | radio |
| 3 Sept | Southern 500 | Darlington race track | 6 p.m | USA | MRN |
| September 10 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 pm | USA | MRN |
| 16 Sep | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 19:30 o’clock | USA | PRN |
| September 24th | Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | Texas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m | USA | PRN |
| 1 Oct | Yella Wood 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 14 o’clock | ABC | MRN |
| 8 Oct | Bank of America Roval 400 | Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval | 14 o’clock | ABC | PRN |
| 15 Oct | South tip 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 2.30 | ABC | PRN |
| 22 Oct | NASCAR Cup Series races at Homestead-Miami | Homestead Miami Speedway | 2.30 | ABC | MRN |
| 30 Oct | Xfinity 500 | Martinsville Speedway | 14 o’clock | ABC | MRN |
| Nov 6 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix racetrack | 3 pm | ABC | MRN |
In Canada, fans can watch all NASCAR races on TSN.