The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Kansas Speedway for the first of two race weekends at the 1.5-mile oval in Kansas City, Kansas for Sunday’s AdventHealth 400.
Last week, Denny Hamlin outlasted Kyle Larson to win at Dover and pick up win No. 3 of the season.
Those two drivers are expected to be in contention this weekend along with the majority of the cars at Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing. the two shops that have dominated the season to this point.
Follow our live race updates with news and highlights below:
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 Larson dominated most of the first stage.
Here are the top 10 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, Kyle Larson battling for lead
Ross Chastain has held off Kyle Larson to maintain the lead.
Cars have gone through green flag pit stops.
The 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 leads lap 1
Christopher Bell held off Ross Chastain to lead the opening lap. But Chastain edged him at the finish line on lap 2.
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson has given the order: “Drivers, start your engines.”
The AdventHealth 400 was slated to start at 2 p.m. today. The race will start a little three hours later because of rain at Kansas Speedway.
NASCAR Kansas race delayed due to rain
The start of the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway has been postpone because of rain in the area. No start time has been released, however, those on the broadcast on FS1 said it could be “a couple hours.”
However, it’s been made clear that the Kansas track has lights and they do plan on running the race on Sunday.
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NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas: Live updates, highlights, live leaderboard
Follow along with our live race updates, with green flag set for after 2 p.m. CT on Sunday.
LIVE LEADERBOARD: Full field leaderboard of NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas
RACE TIME:What channel is the NASCAR Kansas race on today? Time, TV schedule for AdventHealth 400
Christopher Bell on the pole; full NASCAR Cup Series in Kansas starting lineup
Christopher Bell will lead the field to the green flag on Sunday after winning the pole during Saturday’s qualifying session.
The top 10:
- 1. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- 2. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
- 3. Noah Gragson, 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
Find the full starting lineup here.
NASCAR race radio coverage: How to listen to NASCAR Cup race at Kansas
The AdventHealth 400 at Kansas will be aired on the radio by the Motor Racing Network. MRN has affiliates all across the country, and their feed can also be streamed on MRN.com and on NASCAR.com as well as the NASCAR app. The race can also be heard on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.
NASCAR Cup Series Kansas race TV schedule, start time
- Green Flag Time: Approx. 2 p.m. CT on Sunday, May 5
- 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)
The AdventHealth 400 will be broadcast nationally on FS1. Streaming options for the race include the FOX Sports app and FUBO, which offers a free trial to 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 Busch
- 2021 fall race: Kyle Larson
- 2021 spring race: Kyle Busch
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