The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Kansas Speedway for two race weekends at the 1.5-mile oval in Kansas City, Kansas for Sunday’s AdventHealth 400.
Last week, Denny Hamlin overtook Kyle Larson to win at Dover for No. 3 of the season.
Both of those drivers are expected to compete this weekend with most of the cars from Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing. Two shops that dominated this season.
Follow our live race updates with news and highlights below:
Lap 89: Kyle Larson takes the lead to start Stage 2
Kyle Larson took the lead on Ross Chastain on the inside. As Chastain and Christopher Bell battled for the lead, Larson came close and passed the two.
End of Stage 1: Denny Hamlin holds off Ross Chastain
Denny Hamlin collected his third stage win of the season, holding off Ross Chastain to collect the win.
Hamlin’s late surge came after Chastain and Larsson dominated much of the first stage.
Here are the top 10 places from Stage 1:
1. Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing
2. Ross Chastain, Trackhouse Racing
3. Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports
4. Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing
5. Chris Buescher, RFK Racing
6. Ty Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing
7. Martin Truex, Jr., Joe Gibbs Racing
8. Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing
9. Noah Gragson, Stewart-Haas Racing
10. Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports
Lap 49: Ross Chastain and Kyle Larson battle for the lead
Rose Chastain held off Kyle Larson to maintain the lead.
Cars went through green flag pit stops.
Top five:
- 1. Ross Chastain, Trackhouse Racing
- 2. Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports
- 3. Ty Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing
- 4. Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing
- 5. Chris Buescher, RFK Racing
Polesitter Christopher Bell takes the lead on lap 1
Christopher Bell caught Ross Chastain to lead the opening lap. But Chastain passed him at the finish line on the 2nd lap.
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson ordered: “Drivers, start your engines.”
The AdventHealth 400 is scheduled to begin today at 2 p.m. The race started three hours later due to rain at Kansas Speedway.
NASCAR Kansas race delayed by rain
The start of the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway was postponed due to rain in the area. No start time has been released, however, people on the air on FS1 said it could be “a couple of hours.”
However, Kansas has made it clear that the track has lights and they plan to race on Sunday.
Further:NASCAR Kansas Predictions 2024: Expert Picks for Cup Series Race at Kansas Speedway
NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas: live updates, highlights, live leaderboard
Follow along with our live race updates on Sunday after the green flag sets at 2pm CT.
Live Leaderboard: Full Field Leaderboard for the NASCAR Cup Series Adventurous 400 at Kansas
Race Time:What channel is the NASCAR Kansas race on today? Time for AdventHealth 400, TV schedule
Christopher Bell at the Pole; The entire NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup at Kansas
Christopher Bell will lead the field to the green flag on Sunday after winning pole during Saturday’s qualifying session.
Top 10:
- 1. Christopher Bell, no. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- 2. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
- 3. Noah Graxon, no. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
- 4. Kyle Larson, no. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
- 5. Kyle Busch, no. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
- 6. Ty Gibbs, no. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- 7. Austin Cindric, no. 2 Team Penske Ford
- 8. Michael McDowell, no. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
- 9. Chase Elliott, no. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
- 10. Chase Briscoe, no. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
to find out Here’s the full starting line-up.
NASCAR Race Radio Coverage: How to Listen to the NASCAR Cup Race in Kansas
The AdventHealth 400 in Kansas will be televised by the Motor Racing Network. MRN has affiliates across the country and can also stream their feed MRN.com And on NASCAR.com as well as the NASCAR app. The race can be heard on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.
NASCAR Cup Series Kansas Race TV Schedule, Start Time
- Green Flag Time: Around 2pm CT on Sunday, May 5th
- TV Coverage: FS1 (Coverage begins at 1 p.m. CT Sunday)
- Radio: MRN (TBD in Nashville)
- Streaming: FUBO (Free trial available); FOX Sports app (subscription required); GoPRN.com and SiriusXM on channel 90 for audio (subscription required)
AdventHealth 400 will be televised nationally on FS1. Streaming options for the race include the Fox Sports app and FUBOIt provides a Free trial For potential subscribers.
Recent NASCAR Cup Series Winners at Kansas
- 2023 Fall Race: Tyler Reddick
- 2023 Spring Race: Denny Hamlin
- 2022 Fall Race: Bubba Wallace
- 2022 Spring Race: Kurt Bush
- 2021 Fall Race: Kyle Larson
- 2021 Spring Race: Kyle Bush
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