Homestead start time, TV, streaming, lineup

NASCAR arrives in the Sunshine State as the Cup Series inches closer to crowning a champion.

Just two races remain before the season finale, and the pressure on the playoff drivers is steadily increasing following last week’s third round opener at Las Vegas, where Joey Logano became the first driver to clinch a berth in the championship race, and several other contenders took big hits when crashes took them out of the running.

Now the action moves to South Florida, where another contender could join Logano in the championship race if one of the other seven playoff drivers takes the checkered flag Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. But Homestead also provides an opportunity for those who struggled last weekend to make up some ground in the standings – which could be crucial since at least one of the three remaining championship spots will be awarded on points. And if Logano or a non-playoff driver wins on Sunday, that would leave two spots decided by points.

Who celebrates in victory lane on Sunday? Here’s all the information you need to get ready for the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway:

What time does the NASCAR playoff race at Homestead-Miami start?

The Straight Talk Wireless 400 starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida.

What TV channel is the NASCAR playoff race at Homestead-Miami on?

NBC is broadcasting the Straight Talk Wireless 400 and has a pre-race show beginning at 2 p.m. ET.