The NASCAR Cup Series moves into the Round of 8 of the playoffs on Oct. 12 at Las Vegas (4:30 p.m. CT, USA Network). It is the start of the semifinal round for the 2025 season.
The next three races will determine which four drivers race for the Cup championship at Phoenix on Nov. 2.
Josh Berry won at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March, but did not qualify for the playoffs. Joey Logano won at Las Vegas in the 2024 playoffs and advanced in the 2025 playoffs on Oct. 5 by finishing 20th at the Charlotte Roval.
When Ross Chastain and Denny Hamlin made contact, which sent both spinning out, Joey Logano secured the final spot in the semifinal round.
Here’s what to know about the upcoming NASCAR schedule:
CHARLOTTE WINNERS AND LOSERS: NASCAR Charlotte Roval winners, losers: Joey Logano survives, advances to Round of 8.
Where is the NASCAR race this week?
The NASCAR Cup Series resumes on Oct. 12 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with the South Point 400 in the Round of 8 of the playoffs.
Who won the last NASCAR Cup Series race?
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR race at the Charlotte Roval on Oct. 5, extending his road course win streak to five. SVG led 59 laps and held off Kyle Larson, who led 27 laps.
Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick were eliminated after the Charlotte Roval cutoff race.
When is the next NASCAR Cup Series race?
The Cup Series playoff moves on Oct. 12 to Las Vegas for the first race in Round of 8.
The South Point 400 is scheduled for a 4:30 p.m. CT start on Oct. 12.
NASCAR Las Vegas race TV schedule
Saturday, Oct. 11
- 3:30 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 practice and qualifying, truTv
- 6:30 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series Focus Health 302, CW
Sunday, Oct. 12
- 4:30 p.m.: South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas, USA Network
NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture
Current standings
- Denny Hamlin +8 ahead of 5th
- Ryan Blaney +6
- Kyle Larson +4
- William Byron +4
- Christopher Bell -4 behind 4th
- Chase Elliott -14
- Chase Briscoe -14
- Joey Logano -24
NASCAR Cup Series playoffs schedule 2025
- Aug. 31: Southern 500, Darlington Raceway (Winner: Chase Briscoe) Round of 16
- Sept. 7: Enjoy Illinois 300, World Wide Technology Raceway (Winner: Denny Hamlin) Round of 16
- Sept. 13: Bass Pro Shops Night Race, Bristol Motor Speedway (Winner: Christopher Bell) Round of 16
- Sept. 21: NASCAR Cup Series Race at New Hampshire, New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Winner: Ryan Blaney) Round of 12
- Sept. 28: Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas Speedway (Winner Chase Elliott) Round of 12
- Oct. 5: Bank of America Roval 400, Charlotte Motor Speedway road course (Winner: Shane van Gidbergen) Round of 12
- Oct. 12: South Point 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway (4:30 p.m., USA Network) Round of 8
- Oct. 19: YellaWood 500, Talladega Superspeedway (1 p.m., NBC) Round of 8
- Oct. 26: Xfinity 500, Martinsville Speedway (1 p.m., NBC) Round of 8
- Nov. 2: NASCAR Cup Series Championship race, Phoenix Raceway (2 p.m., NBC)
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