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2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Miami: Start Time, TV, Lineup & Race Guide — November 8

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL. Start time is shown automatically in your timezone.

Start time

3:00 PM ET

Local time

Watch

HBO Max, NBC

Track

Homestead-Miami Speedway

Homestead, FL

Race tools

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Race preview

NASCAR Cup Series at Miami: race context and what to watch

Why this NASCAR Cup Series at Miami matters

The NASCAR Cup Series at Miami is the Cup championship finale and the only Cup Series visit to Homestead-Miami Speedway. It brings a multi-groove finale track built for long-run pressure.

How Homestead-Miami Speedway races

Homestead is a progressive-banked 1.5-mile oval where the fastest lane migrates toward the wall as tires wear.

What race fans should watch

Cup teams must balance stage points with the setup and track position needed for the final run. Watch contenders search for grooves, save the right rear and manage green-flag stops. The 2026 Chase has no eliminations, but every point carries to the finale after the one-time reseed. For this event, the season role is the Cup championship finale.

Race-specific background checked against Official NASCAR 2026 schedule and race-weekend information. Schedule, lineup and result fields are maintained separately from this guide.

Weekend timeline

NASCAR Cup Series at Miami practice, qualifying and race schedule

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NASCAR Cup Series at Miami

Confirmed session time

Race status

NASCAR Cup Series at Miami live status and results

This event is marked Scheduled. The finishing order will be added to this page after the race, so the same URL works for planning and post-race review.

Starting grid

NASCAR Cup Series at Miami starting lineup

The official starting lineup is not available yet. Check back after qualifying.

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Quick answers

NASCAR Cup Series at Miami FAQ

When is the NASCAR Cup Series at Miami?

The race is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026. The green-flag time above converts automatically to your local timezone.

What time does the NASCAR Cup Series at Miami start?

The listed start is 3:00 PM ET; use the automatically converted time at the top of this page for your location.

What channel is the NASCAR Cup Series at Miami on?

The current broadcast listing is HBO Max, NBC. Recheck near race day in case the network moves coverage.

Where is the NASCAR Cup Series at Miami?

The event is at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL. It is listed as a intermediate.

How to use this tool

Use this race weekend hub

  1. 1

    Start with the local green-flag time, network and track facts at the top.

  2. 2

    Scan the race-specific preview, then follow practice, qualifying and the race in weekend order.

  3. 3

    After the checkered flag, compare finish versus start, positions gained or lost, laps led and points.

Race fan notes:
  • A positive +/− number means the driver finished ahead of the starting spot.
  • Use + Calendar for this event only; the lineup page is easiest to scan once qualifying is official.