CONCORD, N.C. - Only four races remain in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. And headed into the Round of 8 opening race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, three Hendrick Motorsports drivers remain eligible for the title.
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As we start this round, points are tighter than ever before. Kyle Larson and William Byron enter Las Vegas four markers above the cutline while Chase Elliott enters -14. However, Denny Hamlin (the points leader) only sits eight markers above the cutline. The takeaway? A lot is on the line in the next few weeks.
In terms of the track itself, Hendrick Motorsports has won five of the last nine races at the 1.5-mile venue. Larson accounts for three while Byron and Alex Bowman have the other two.
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Also in action this weekend will be Corey Day in the No. 17 HendrickCars.com entry. He'll compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series main event on Saturday night. Check out the full schedule for the weekend below.
What time is the NASCAR race today?
Saturday, Oct. 11
- 2 p.m. ET - Xfinity Series practice (CW App)
- 3:05 - Xfinity Series qualifying (CW App)
- 4:30 - Cup Series practice (TruTV)
- 5:40 - Cup Series qualifying (TruTV)
- 7:30 - Xfinity Series race (CW)
Sunday, Oct. 12
- 5:30 p.m. - Cup Series race (USA Network)
Where is NASCAR racing this weekend?
The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series will compete at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Is NASCAR 25 out?
NASCAR 25 comes out on October 14th.
NASCAR paint scheme preview
Check out the cars Hendrick Motorsports will utilize this weekend.
NASCAR playoff standings
| Driver | Points |
|---|---|
| 1. Denny Hamlin | 4,036 (+8) |
| 2. Ryan Blaney | 4,034 (+6) |
| t-3. Kyle Larson | 4,032 (+4) |
| t-4. William Byron | 4,032 (+4) |
| ----------------- | ---- |
| 5. Christopher Bell | 4,028 (-4) |
| t-6. Chase Elliott | 4,018 (-14) |
| t-6. Chase Briscoe | 4,018 (-14) |
| 8. Joey Logano | 4,013 (-19) |