How to watch NASCAR Bristol triple-header: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
After the Cup Series' first off-weekend of 2026, NASCAR's best are back as part of a triple-header weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway
Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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Tyler Reddick continues to lead the championship standings, 82 points ahead of Ryan Blaney.
After taking a weekend off for Easter, the NASCAR Cup Series is back for Round 8 at Bristol Motor Speedway. They will be joined by the Craftsman Truck Series and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.
In this story, you can find all the information you need to watch this weekend's action in Bristol, from the weekend schedule to where to watch, and even the full entry list.
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What is the NASCAR at Bristol weekend schedule?
Friday, April 10
3:30pm EST -- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice -- FOX SPORTS 2
4:30pm EST -- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying -- FOX SPORTS 2
7:30pm EST -- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race (250 laps) -- FOX SPORTS 1
Saturday, April 11
2:00pm EST -- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice -- CW APP
3:05pm EST -- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying -- CW APP
4:30pm -- NASCAR Cup Series practice -- PRIME VIDEO
5:40pm -- NASCAR Cup Series qualifying -- PRIME VIDEO
7:30pm EST -- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race (300 laps) -- THE CW
Sunday, April 12
2:00pm EST -- NASCAR RaceDay pre-race show -- FOX SPORTS 1
3:11 pm EST -- NASCAR Cup race green flag at Bristol (500 laps) -- FOX SPORTS 1
Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
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How can I watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol?
- Date: Sunday, April 12
- TV start time: 2:00pm EST
- Green flag: 3:11 pm EST
- Laps: 500 laps
- Stages: 125 / 125 / 250
- TV channel: FOX SPORTS 1 | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
- Live stream: In-car cameras on HBO MAX
- Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Who is competing in the Food City 500 at Bristol?
There are 37 chartered entries and one open entry at Darlington, featuring the No. 66 car with Chad Finchum. Alex Bowman is back after missing four races and will be behind the No. 48 Hendrick Chevrolet once again.
| 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 |
| 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 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 51 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | Chevrolet |
| 54 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 60 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | Ford |
| 66 | Chad Finchum | Garage 66 | 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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