The path to the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship continues as top drivers, including Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Larson, hit Texas Motor Speedway for the YellaWood 500 on Sunday, October 1. William Bryon vies for his seventh victory of the 2023 campaign as only 12 drivers remain alive in the NASCAR postseason.
On this page you’ll find information on how to stream the YellaWood 500 and every race of the 2023 NASCAR season.
How to watch the 2023 NASCAR season
NASCAR broadcasting rights are spread across a variety of channels including Fox, FS1, NBC, and USA Network. Your best bet for finding every race is signing up for a cord-cutting service such as Sling TV Blue, YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu+Live TV, or DirecTV Stream. Fubo, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream each offer free trials.
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- Tune in and enjoy!
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How to watch NASCAR online for free
If you’re eager to watch NASCAR online without any cost, you’re in for a treat. Streaming services like YouTube TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream offer free trials, allowing you to enjoy NASCAR racing before the payment requirement for the live TV streaming service comes into effect.
How to watch the YellaWood 500
The YellaWood 500 begins at 2:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. BST and will air on USA. To safely and securely watch the YellaWood 500 on NBC, head to Sling TV Blue (price varies) Hulu+Live TV (70 USD/month), Fubo (75 USD/month), DirecTV Stream (75 USD/month), or YouTube TV (73 USD/month). DirecTV Stream, Fubo and YouTube TV all offer free trials.
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Why do you need a VPN to watch NASCAR online?
You’ll want to add ExpressVPN for the perfect NASCAR experience. Not only does ExpressVPN offer servers in 94 countries across the globe, all of which are optimized for speed and security, but you can stream every race live on computers, smartphones, and even smart TVs and gaming consoles. You can have up to eight simultaneous connections, allowing you to watch Cup Series events, including the Daytona 500, in blazing-fast HD.
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Where to watch NASCAR races in 2023
Sling TV Blue
Channels: FS1, Fox, USA Network, NBC
Price: Varies
Sling TV provides U.S. viewers with access to all channels airing NASCAR races. Please note that Sling no longer offers a free trial.
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YouTube TV
Channels: FS1, Fox, NBC, USA Network
Price: 73 USD/month and up
YouTube TV offers Americans all channels that carry NASCAR races, and the subscription costs 73 USD/month. You may need to submit a U.S. ZIP code (e.g., 10022, 48104, etc.), but it accepts a wide array of payment options. If you don’t feel like committing to YouTube TV, use the free trial.
Note: You may need a valid U.S. credit/debit card or PayPal to subscribe to YouTube TV. You can still subscribe to YouTube TV via Google Play, even if you don’t have a U.S. credit/debit card.
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Fubo
Channels: FS1, Fox, USA Network, NBC
Price: 75 USD/month
Good news for NASCAR fans in the United States: Fubo offers a seven-day free trial and every channel with NASCAR races. You will need a U.S. credit/debit card to subscribe. The billing address used may determine which local channels are available, and you may be unable to change your location.
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DirecTV Stream
Channels: FS1, Fox, USA Network, NBC
Price: 70 USD/month and up
DirecTV Stream is often on the pricier side but it’s a great option for U.S. fans to stream NASCAR races if you prefer a cord-cutting service over an additional streaming app. DirecTV’s lowest package starts at 65 USD/month (before jumping to its normal price of 75 USD/month after three months), and the service offers a 5-day free trial.
Hulu+Live TV
Channels: FS1, Fox, USA Network, NBC
Price: 70 USD/month and up
Hulu does not offer a free trial, but it does have a live TV package for American fans that includes all the main channels for secure NASCAR races.
Peacock
Although NBC’s streaming service doesn’t provide live races, there’s plenty of NASCAR-related content to be found on Peacock. You can check out the service’s offerings, including Lost Speedways with Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Peacock’s NASCAR page.
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2023 YellaWood 500 odds
Who will win the YellaWood 500? Here are the latest odds according to the FanDuel Sportsbook:
| Driver | Odds |
| Brad Keselowski | +1100 |
| Ryan Blaney | +1100 |
| Chris Buescher | +1200 |
| Chase Elliott | +1400 |
| Bubba Wallace | +1400 |
| William Byron | +1400 |
| Joey Logano | +1400 |
| Denny Hamlin | +1600 |
| Kyle Busch | +1800 |
2023 NASCAR race calendar
The 2023 NASCAR season promises to be a fun one. Here’s the full schedule, complete with times and TV info.
| Race | Track and Location | Date | Time (ET) | Network | Winner |
| Daytona 500 | Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Florida | February 19 | 2:30 p.m. | Fox | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. |
| Pala Casino 400 | Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, California | February 26 | 3:30 p.m. | Fox | Kyle Busch |
| Pennzoil 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Nevada | March 5 | 3:30 p.m. | Fox | William Byron |
| United Rentals Work United 500 | Phoenix Raceway, Avondale, Arizona | March 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Fox | William Byron |
| Ambetter Health 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Georgia | March 19 | 3 p.m. | Fox | Joey Logano |
| EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas | March 26 | 3:30 p.m. | Fox | Tyler Reddick |
| Toyota Owners 400 | Richmond Raceway, Richmond, Virginia | April 2 | 3:30 p.m. | FS1 | Kyle Larson |
| Food City Dirt Race | Bristol Motor Speedway (Dirt Course), Bristol, Tennessee | April 9 | 7 p.m. | Fox | Christopher Bell |
| Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400 | Martinsville Speedway, Ridgeway, Virginia | April 16 | 3 p.m. | FS1 | Kyle Larson |
| GEICO 500 | Talladega Superspeedway, Lincoln, Alabama | April 23 | 3 p.m. | Fox | Kyle Busch |
| Würth 400 | Dover Motor Speedway, Dover, Delaware | April 30 | 2 p.m. | FS1 | Martin Truex Jr. |
| AdventHealth 400 | Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kansas | May 7 | 3 p.m. | FS1 | Denny Hamlin |
| Goodyear 400 | Darlington Raceway, Darlington, South Carolina | May 14 | 3 p.m. | FS1 | William Byron |
| NASCAR All-Star Race | North Wilkesboro Speedway, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina | May 21 | 8 p.m. | FS1 | Kyle Larson |
| Coca-Cola 600 | Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, North Carolina | May 28 | 6 p.m. | Fox | Ryan Blaney |
| Enjoy Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter | World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, Illinois | June 4 | 3:30 p.m. | FS1 | Kyle Busch |
| Toyota/Save Mart 350 | Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, California | June 11 | 3:30 p.m. | Fox | Martin Truex Jr. |
| Ally 400 | Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, Tennessee | June 25 | 7 p.m. | NBC | Ross Chastain |
| Grant Park 220 | Chicago Street Course, Chicago, Illinois | July 2 | 5:30 p.m. | NBC | Shane van Gisbergen |
| Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart | Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Georgia | July 9 | 7 p.m. | USA | William Byron |
| Crayon 301 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, New Hampshire | July 16 | 2:30 p.m. | USA | Martin Truex Jr. |
| HighPoint.com 400 | Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pennsylvania | July 23 | 2:30 p.m. | USA | Denny Hamlin |
| Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway, Richmond, Virginia | July 30 | 3 p.m. | USA | Chris Buescher |
| FireKeepers Casino 400 | Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Michigan | August 6 | 2:30 p.m. | USA | Chris Buescher |
| Verizon 200 at the Brickyard | Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Road Course), Speedway, Indiana | August 13 | 2:30 p.m. | NBC | Michael McDowell |
| Go Bowling at The Glen | Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, New York | August 20 | 3 p.m. | USA | William Byron |
| Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Florida | August 26 | 7 p.m. | NBC | Chris Buescher |
| Cook Out Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway, Darlington, South Carolina | September 3 | 6 p.m. | USA | Kyle Larson |
| Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by Barstool Sportsbook | Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kansas | September 10 | 3 p.m. | USA | Tyler Reddick |
| Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tennessee | September 16 | 7:30 p.m. | USA | Denny Hamlin |
| Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas | September 24 | 3:30 p.m. | USA | William Byron |
| YellaWood 500 | Talladega Superspeedway, Lincoln, Alabama | October 1 | 2:30 p.m. | NBC | |
| Bank of America Roval 400 | Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval), Concord, North Carolina | October 8 | 2 p.m. | NBC | |
| South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Nevada | October 15 | 2:30 p.m. | NBC | |
| Dixie Vodka 400 | Homestead–Miami Speedway, Homestead, Florida | October 22 | 2:30 p.m. | NBC | |
| Xfinity 500 | Martinsville Speedway, Ridgeway, Virginia | October 29 | 2 p.m. | NBC | |
| NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race | Phoenix Raceway, Avondale, Arizona | November 5 | 3 p.m. | NBC |
*bolded races denote playoff events
2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship odds
Will Kyle Larson win the Cup Series Championship again? Here are the latest odds according to the FanDuel Sportsbook.
Driver | Odds |
William Byron | +350 |
Denny Hamlin | +350 |
Kyle Larson | +450 |
| Martin Truex Jr. | +650 |
| Chris Buescher | +850 |
| Christopher Bell | +1000 |
| Brad Keselowski | +1200 |
| Ross Chastain | +1600 |
| Tyler Reddick | +1600 |
| Kyle Busch | +1600 |
| Ryan Blaney | +3300 |
| Bubba Wallace | +4000 |
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FAQ: About NASCAR
Who is singing at the 2023 Daytona 500?
14-time Grammy nominee and longtime NASCAR fan Dierks Bentley will perform a setlist of songs before the 2023 Daytona 500 begins. Bentley has previously performed at several NASCAR events, including before the 2021 Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway.
Why is Dodge not allowed in NASCAR?
To be clear, Dodge isn’t banned from NASCAR, but they will not manufacture any cars for the 2023 season. In fact, Dodge cars stopped appearing in NASCAR races during the 2012 season. Penske Racing, then the only Dodge factory-supported team, switched to Ford ahead of the 2013 season.
How much do NASCAR drivers make a year?
NASCAR drivers earn a base salary dictated by their teams based on their level and accomplishments. However, the vast majority of NASCAR drivers make at least 1 million USD per season. Kyle Busch’s 16.9 million USD salary topped all drivers in 2022, ahead of Denny Hamlin (13.1 million USD) and Kevin Harvick (10.9 million USD).
Who is the richest NASCAR driver?
As of 2023, the now-retired Dale Earnhardt Jr. led all drivers with a 300 million USD net worth. Kevin Harvick, who is entering his final NASCAR season, leads all active drivers with a 90 million USD net worth.
What engines are banned in NASCAR?
NASCAR enacted rule changes in 1970 banning bigger, more powerful engines. That’s why you rarely see the likes of Dodge and Ford in NASCAR races!
What engine is in a NASCAR car?
As of 2023, all NASCAR cars use EFI V8 engines. Regulations restrict the engines from being larger than 358 cubic inches (5.9 liters).
Is the 2023 Daytona 500 sold out?
Daytona International Speedway has confirmed that grandstand seating and camping spots are sold out for the 2023 Daytona 500. However, tickets remain for those wanting to sit in the infield Fanzone or in hospitality areas.
How much are tickets to the 2023 Daytona 500?
According to SeatGeek, the average ticket price for the 2023 Daytona 500 went for 700 USD. Standing row seats cost 145 USD per ticket.
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