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2024 NASCAR CUP SERIES SCHEDULE

DATERACE / TRACKSTART TIME
Sun, Feb 4thClash at the Coliseum ​6:00PM​
Thurs, Feb 15thDuel at Daytona5:00 PM
Sun, Feb 18thDAYTONA 50012:30 PM
Sun, Mar 10thPhoenix Raceway1:30 PM
Sun, Mar 31stRichmond Raceway5:00 PM
Sun, Apr 7thMartinsville Speedway1:00 PM
Sun, Apr 21stTalladega Superspeedway1:00 PM
Sun, May 5thKansas Speedway1:00 PM
Sun, May 12thDarlington Raceway1:00 PM
Sun, May 19thNorth Wilkesboro (All-Star Race)6:00 PM
Sun, Jun 2ndWorld Wide Technology Raceway1:30 PM
Sat, Jul 6thChicago Street Race Xfinity Series 1:00 PM
Sun, Jul 7thChicago Street Race Cup Series​2:30 PM
Sun, Aug 11thRichmond Raceway4:00 PM
Sat, Aug 24thDaytona International Speedway5:30 PM
Sun, Sept 1stDarlington Raceway4:00 PM
Sun, Sept 15thWatkins Glen International (Playoff Race)1:00 PM
Sun, Sept 29thKansas Speedway (Playoff Race)1:00 PM
Sun, Oct 27thHomestead Miami Speedway (Playoff Race)12:30 PM
Sun, Nov 10thPhoenix Raceway (Championship)1:00 PM

NASCAR IN CHICAGO

Chicago, start your engines! NASCAR is returning to the Windy City July 6-7, 2024, and you don’t want to miss a second of this race. For more information on how you can be a part of this historic event, listen weekdays 5:30am-9am to The Steve Cochran Show and 3pm-5pm weekdays to The Closing Bell (3pm-4pm) and PM Chicago (4pm-5pm) with Bret Gogoel where Steve and Bret will give you exclusive access to this can’t miss Chicago summer sensation. 

ABOUT WLS-AM 

For nearly 100 years, 890 WLS-AM has been entertaining and informing listeners in Chicagoland the latest news and conversation. The Big 89 is a heritage station that reaches 38 states and parts of Canada. Now, WLS is the Chicago home for NASCAR. Listen on-air, stream online, or download our app. For more information, check us out on Facebook,  https://www.facebook.com/wlsam890

ABOUT NASCAR

The future stars of NASCAR are taking over the spotlight today as drivers such as Kyle Larson, William Byron, Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell, Austin Cindric, Harrison Burton, and Chase Elliott are challenging for – and winning – races throughout the season. They battle established superstars like Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr., Brad Keselowski, and Joey Logano, who continue to build their own legacies.

ABOUT MOTOR RACING NETWORK

Motor Racing Network is the primary source for NASCAR stock car racing and related radio programming. Our award-winning play-by-play coverage of the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is delivered via satellite to nearly 650 radio stations nationwide. This makes Motor Racing Network the largest independent sports radio network in America.

The Motor Racing Network was founded in 1970 by William H.G. “Big Bill” France, the founder of NASCAR and the world famous Daytona International Speedway. Since signing on the air with the 1970 Daytona 500, the Motor Racing Network has thrilled listeners with its unique and innovative broadcast style, earning numerous awards and developing legions of fans for the sport, as well as the broadcast. In its history, the Motor Racing Network has developed a track record as an outstanding advertising vehicle, capitalizing on the loyalty of the growing number of NASCAR fans.

Each week, millions of listeners hear MRN’s vivid descriptions of exciting, fast-paced racing action on radio stations from coast to coast. In-depth analysis and follow-up reporting through our ancillary daily and weekly programming keeps our listeners coming back for more information on their favorite sport.  MRN is also home to original podcasts and video-on-demand programs covering NASCAR and Dirt Sprint Cars and is enjoyed by over 8 million unique yearly users.  In addition to its digital programming, the network produces a television show Winged Nation for cable outlet MAVTV.