What time does the NASCAR race start today? TV schedule, channel for 2026 Atlanta race originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
NASCAR enthusiasts don’t have much time to rest after the Daytona 500, as the 2026 Cup Series is back in action this weekend with the Autotrader 400 in Atlanta.
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Tyler Reddick’s come-from-behind victory in the Great American Race bumping him to the top of the standings after his first win in 38 races. With EchoPark Speedway also being a drafting track, fans will be in for another 400 laps of dramatic racing Sunday.
The former Atlanta Motor Speedway remains an adjustment for drivers, thanks to a 2022 redesign which created steeper banking and a superspeedway-style rules configuration. Though it’s still early in the Cup Series, this race will be prime entertainment.
Don’t miss out on the action.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Autotrader 400, including TV channel and streaming options for the NASCAR race in Atlanta.
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What time does the NASCAR race start today?
The Autotrader 400 will get started at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 22. The race will take place at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
The 2026 Autotrader 400 will be broadcast nationally on Fox. Cord-cutters and fans without cable can also stream the action live on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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Autotrader 400 radio coverage
This weekend’s NASCAR race will be broadcast over the airwaves on SiriusXM. Fans can listen to the action on channel 90.
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