NASCAR at Las Vegas live race updates, results, highlights from South Point 400

It’s time to take a gamble.

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs enters its Round of 8 on Sunday, and it promises to be a gem of a race, not least because it takes place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The 1.5-mile oval has been the site of some gnarly wrecks in years past, including back in 2020. The stakes always seem just a little bit higher under the beaming Vegas sun.

Even non-playoff drivers are getting in the rhythm. Tyler Reddick secured pole position for yet another playoff race, the second time he has done so this postseason. Despite being bounced from the playoffs after the first round, Reddick and his team vowed to push for another checkered flag before the Cup Series circuit ends. They’ll certainly be in good position to do so.

It’s the first race of the Round of 8. And it’s in Sin City. What could be better?

MORE: Watch NASCAR Cup Series races live with fuboTV (free trial)

The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Sunday’s South Point 400. Follow along for highlights and live results as they happen at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

NASCAR at Las Vegas live updates, results, highlights

(All times Eastern)

2:15 p.m.: A special guest will be driving the pace car at the South Point 400!

Davante Adams is here at the track. Driving the pace car today. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/bjNRtzBLQy

— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) October 16, 2022

2:05 p.m.: A lot of reshuffling due to go on with Richard Childress Racing in the next year. And it seems they might not be done yet.

Via Bob Pockrass:

Asked Richard Childress if a third Cup car is still a possibility if they were working on it and he said he might be able to say something in a few weeks. Indicated still is working on something but still TBD.

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) October 16, 2022

What time does the NASCAR race start?

• Race: South Point 400
• Date: Sunday, Oct. 16
• Start time: 2:30 p.m. ET

Sunday’s race, the South Point 400, is listed to start at 2:30 p.m. ET, but the green flag is scheduled to wave at 2:52 p.m. ET.

What channel is NASCAR on today?

• TV channel: NBC (U.S.) | TSN3 (Canada)
• Live stream: NBCSports.com, Peacock, fuboTV
• Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

The South Point 400 will be broadcast on NBC in the United States. Canadian viewers can follow the action on TSN3.

Rick Allen will lead Sunday’s broadcast, serving as the race’s lap-by-lap announcer. He’ll be joined by NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr., former Cup Series driver Jeff Burton and Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte. All three will offer analysis.

Cord-cutters can stream Sunday’s race on Peacock or fuboTV, which offers a free trial.

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Lineup, starting order for Las Vegas playoff race

(P) Playoff driver
* Replacement for playoff driver Alex Bowman