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How to watch NASCAR 2026 at Martinsville: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Tyler Reddick continues to lead the championship standings, a stunning 95-points clear of Ryan Blaney after his fourth win in just the first six races of the 2026 season.

NASCAR now heads to one of its oldest and most historic tracks with 400 laps around the Martinsville half-mile. Denny Hamlin is the defending winner of the spring race here. 

In this story, you can find all the information you need to watch this weekend's action in Martinsville, from the weekend schedule to where to watch, and even the full entry list.

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What is the NASCAR at Martinsville weekend schedule?

Friday, March 27

4:30pm EST -- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice -- CW APP

5:30pm EST -- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying -- CW APP

7:00pm EST -- NASCAR When Modified race (200 laps) -- FLO RACING

Saturday, March 28

12:30pm -- NASCAR Cup Series practice -- PRIME VIDEO

1:40pm -- NASCAR Cup Series qualifying -- PRIME VIDEO

3:30pm EST -- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race (250 laps) -- THE CW

Sunday, March 29

2:00pm EST -- NASCAR RaceDay pre-race show -- FOX SPORTS 1

3:41 pm EST -- NASCAR Cup race green flag at Martinsville (400 laps) -- FOX SPORTS 1

Riley Herbst, 23XI Racing Toyota (Photo by: Getty Images)

How can I watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville?

  • Date: Sunday, March 29
  • TV start time: 2:00pm EST
  • Green flag: 3:41 pm EST 
  • Laps: 400 laps 
  • Stages: 80 / 100 / 220
  • TV channel: FOX SPORTS 1 | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
  • Live stream: In-car cameras on HBO MAX
  • Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Who is competing in the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville?

There are 37 chartered entries and one open entry at Darlington, featuring the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet of Austin Hill. Justin Allgaier continues to fill in for Alex Bowman, who is suffering from vertigo and will remained sidelined through the Easter break.

No. Driver Team Manufacturer 
1 Ross Chastain Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
2 Austin Cindric Team Penske Ford
3 Austin Dillon Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
4 Noah Gragson Front Row Motorsports Ford
5 Kyle Larson Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
6 Brad Keselowski RFK Racing Ford
7 Daniel Suarez Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
8 Kyle Busch Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
9 Chase Elliott Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
10 Ty Dillon Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
11 Denny Hamlin Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
12 Ryan Blaney Team Penske Ford
16 AJ Allmendinger Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
17 Chris Buescher RFK Racing Ford
19 Chase Briscoe Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
20 Christopher Bell Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
21 Josh Berry Wood Brothers Racing Ford
22 Joey Logano Team Penske Ford
23 Bubba Wallace 23XI Racing Toyota
24 William Byron Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
33 Austin Hill Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
34 Todd Gilliland Front Row Motorsports Ford
35 Riley Herbst 23XI Racing Toyota
38 Zane Smith Front Row Motorsports Ford
41 Cole Custer Haas Factory Team Chevrolet
42 John Hunter Nemechek Legacy Motor Club Toyota
43 Erik Jones Legacy Motor Club Toyota
45 Tyler Reddick 23XI Racing Toyota
47 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet
48 Justin Allgaier Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
51 Cody Ware Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet
54 Ty Gibbs Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
60 Ryan Preece RFK Racing Ford
71 Michael McDowell Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
77 Carson Hocevar Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
88 Connor Zilisch Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
97 Shane van Gisbergen Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

 

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