Searching for car races today usually means one of two things. You want something to watch this afternoon, or you want to know if a track near you is racing tonight. The national series and your local short track rarely post their schedules in the same place, so each needs a different check.
This guide covers where to look for both, what to do when nothing is running, and how to turn race day into plans with someone who loves it as much as you do.
How to Check Car Races Today
For televised racing, check the series’ own TV guide or schedule page, which lists start times along with the network or streaming service. For local racing, check your nearest track’s website or social page, or browse today’s events on MyRacePass. Confirm start times on race day, since schedules can shift.
Where to Watch Racing on TV and Streaming
Each major series has its own broadcast partner, and some split the season between several. Knowing who carries what saves you from flipping channels when the green flag drops.
NASCAR
As of 2026, NASCAR Cup Series races air across FOX, Prime Video, TNT Sports, and NBC Sports, with the network changing as the season goes on. The simplest way to keep up is the NASCAR TV schedule, which NASCAR updates every week and which includes practice and qualifying. The Cup season runs from February to November.
IndyCar
Every IndyCar race airs on the FOX broadcast network, and sessions also stream on FOX One and the FOX Sports app. If you get FOX, you can watch the race. The season runs from early spring into September.
Formula 1
Starting in 2026, Apple TV is the exclusive U.S. home of Formula 1, with practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions, and every Grand Prix included in an Apple TV subscription. Races held outside the Americas often start early in the morning U.S. time.
Short-Track and Dirt Racing
Weekly shows rarely make TV, but plenty of grassroots racing streams online. The national dirt tours stream on subscription services such as FloRacing and DIRTVision, and MyRacePass includes a Watch Guide alongside its event listings.
Local Races Tonight
Televised racing is easy to find. Your local short track takes a little more digging, since smaller tracks post their schedules in fewer places.
MyRacePass
MyRacePass lets you browse racing events by date, starting with today. Its free app adds entry lists, lineups, results, points, and live timing, so you can follow the night from the grandstand. Tickets for some events are sold there too.
Track Websites and Social Pages
A track’s own posts are the most reliable source for tonight’s program. Check which classes are racing and whether it’s a special event night, since specials can change the schedule. Still looking for a regular track? The find race tracks near me guide covers the quickest ways to find one.
Heading to the Track Tonight?
When There’s No Racing Today
Late fall and winter thin out the calendar, especially in colder states where most tracks close until spring. A quiet weekend still has options.
Replays and the NASCAR Channel
The NASCAR Channel streams around the clock on Prime Video, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Tubi, and Xumo. During the season, NASCAR’s weekly TV guide also lists re-airs of big races.
Indoor and Winter Events
Some of the biggest dirt races of the year run indoors or in warmer states during the cold months. The list of upcoming racing events has the dates and locations for the next ones on the calendar.
Who’s Coming to the Race With You?
Circle Track Connections is a dirt track racing app for dating and meeting other fans, and asphalt fans are welcome too. It helps you meet people who’d enjoy a race night as much as you would.
Singles Nearby
The app shows singles based on your location, so you can meet people close to home.
Community Feed
Follow posts and chats from the wider Circle Track Connections community. Members can also share Reels, posts, and stories from their race nights.
Chat, Then Call
Message a match about tonight’s race, then switch to an audio or video call when you’re both ready.
Free With Optional Premium
The download is free. Premium adds unlimited swipes, a look at who likes you, a Premium badge, and profile boosts.
Find Your Race Day Crew
Find Your Next Race
Once you know where your favorite series and your local track post their schedules, checking for races takes a minute. Bookmark those pages, and when your home track closes for the winter, the indoor events keep dirt racing going until spring.
