The NASCAR Cup Series is back after a one-week hiatus. What better way to kick off the unofficial second half of the season then with a trip to the home of country music?
Racing goes bluegrass for this week’s Ally 400 at the much-adored Nashville Superspeedway. It’s a pilgrimage many in the stock car racing world look forward to; country music and NASCAR go together like Ross Chastain and aggressive driving. Just check out your average race promo.
Chase Elliott nabbed a win at the track last year. How he could use a repeat of fortune this time around.
The melody of the Music City should make its way into the concourses of this racing site. If so, fans could be in for another classic
MORE: Watch the Ally 400 with Fubo (free trial)
The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Sunday’s race at Nashville. Follow along to see all the action as it unfolds in this year’s Ally 400.
NASCAR at Nashville live updates, highlights from 2023 race
(All times Eastern)
6:40 p.m.: And here’s another star doing their thing in Music City. Gotta wonder who is more popular between these two: Chase Elliott or Olivia Dunne?
Thanks for stopping by @livvydunne pic.twitter.com/fTmMRT6Xdi
— Chase Elliott (@chaseelliott) June 25, 2023
6:35 p.m.: Never seen this person in my life. Don’t think I fit their demographic. Either way, Noah Gragson looks delighted.
SURPRISE 🤩 guest for @NoahGragson
Thanks for coming, @HardyMusic! pic.twitter.com/zpEuTJ7aHW
— LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (@LegacyMotorclub) June 25, 2023
6:30 p.m.: Radar looking good for the start of Sunday’s race. Good news indeed.
Radar looks good for start of race tonight. pic.twitter.com/44w7K1nPOT
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 25, 2023
What channel is the NASCAR race on today?
- TV channel: NBC (U.S.) | TSN5 (Canada)
- Live stream: Peacock, Fubo
The Ally 400 will be broadcast on NBC in the United States. Canadian viewers can follow the action on TSN5.
Sunday’s race represents the first to be aired away from Fox’s family of networks this season. NBC will handle the coverage for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs.
MORE: What to know about TV channel change for second half of season
Veteran broadcaster Rick Allen will lead NBC’s coverage, serving as the race’s lap-by-lap announcer. He’ll be joined in the booth by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte.
Fans can watch online via Peacock or Fubo, which offers a free trial.
MORE: Date, time, TV channels for every NASCAR Cup Series race in 2023
NASCAR at Nashville starting lineup 2023
Starting pos. | Driver | Car No. | Team |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing |
2 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing |
3 | Justin Haley | 31 | Kaulig Racing |
4 | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske |
5 | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports |
6 | Martin Truex Jr. | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
7 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports |
8 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
9 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing |
10 | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing |
11 | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing |
12 | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing |
13 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske |
14 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports |
15 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports |
16 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
17 | Kevin Harvick | 4 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
18 | Chase Briscoe | 14 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
19 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing |
20 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | RFK Racing |
21 | Aric Almirola | 10 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
22 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
23 | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club |
24 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske |
25 | Ryan Preece | 41 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
26 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing |
27 | Todd Gilliland | 38 | Rick Ware Racing |
28 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | JTG Daugherty Racing |
29 | J.J. Yeley | 51 | Rick Ware Racing |
30 | Noah Gragson | 42 | Legacy Motor Club |
31 | Harrison Burton | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing |
32 | Brennan Poole | 15 | Rick Ware Racing |
33 | Michael McDowell | 34 | Front Row Motorsports |
34 | Ty Dillon | 77 | Spire Motorsports |
35 | Josh Bilicki | 78 | Live Fast Motorsports |
36 | Corey LaJoie | 7 | Spire Motorsports |