What’s at stake: October 9–11, 2026
What’s at stake October 9–11, 2026: NASCAR Cup Series — Bank of America 400; Formula 1 — Singapore Grand Prix; NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series — Blue Cross NC 300.
The short version: The weekend closes the playoff Round of 12. · Singapore’s first-ever F1 sprint puts points on the table before Sunday. · US coverage: The CW · ESPN Unlimited..
Bank of America 400NASCAR Cup Series · Round 31 of 36
- The weekend closes the playoff Round of 12.
- Charlotte’s 1.5-mile oval replaces the Roval format used through 2025.
- Three national-series races make strategy and playoff points matter from Friday through Sunday.
- US coverage: USA Network · HBO Max.
When to watch
- Practice and Qualifying — Sat 1:00 PM ET · truTV · HBO Max
- Bank of America 400 — Sun 3:00 PM ET · USA Network · HBO Max
Questions fans are asking
What time does the Bank of America 400 start?
Sun 3:00 PM ET (2026-10-11). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Bank of America 400 in the US?
USA Network · HBO Max
Singapore Grand PrixFormula 1 · Round 16 of 23
- Singapore’s first-ever F1 sprint puts points on the table before Sunday.
- Only one practice session comes before sprint qualifying, so setup errors carry through the weekend.
- Sunday remains the full 62-lap Grand Prix on the Marina Bay street circuit.
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell by 84 points with 7 of 23 rounds remaining.
- Saturday's sprint pays championship points before the main event — no coasting through the weekend.
- US coverage: Apple TV.
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 320.0 | 8 | |
| 2 | George Russell | 236.0 | 3 | |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 214.0 | 1 | |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | 191.0 | 1 | |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 188.0 | 2 |
After round 16 · Source: Jolpica Ergast API
When to watch
- Practice 1 — Fri 4:30 AM ET · Apple TV
- Sprint Qualifying — Fri 8:30 AM ET · Apple TV
- Sprint — Sat 5:00 AM ET · Apple TV
- Qualifying — Sat 9:00 AM ET · Apple TV
- Race — Sun 8:00 AM ET · Apple TV
Questions fans are asking
Who leads the Formula 1 championship?
Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads with 320 points. George Russell is 84 points back in second.
Can the Formula 1 title be won this weekend?
Not this weekend — even a perfect weekend leaves the math open with 6 rounds after this one.
What time does the Singapore Grand Prix start?
Sun 8:00 AM ET (2026-10-11). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Singapore Grand Prix in the US?
Apple TV
Blue Cross NC 300NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
- US coverage: The CW · ESPN Unlimited.
When to watch
- Practice and Qualifying — Sat 10:30 AM ET · ESPN Unlimited
- Blue Cross NC 300 — Sat 4:00 PM ET · The CW · ESPN Unlimited
Questions fans are asking
What time does the Blue Cross NC 300 start?
Sat 4:00 PM ET (2026-10-10). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Blue Cross NC 300 in the US?
The CW · ESPN Unlimited
Ecosave 200NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
- US coverage: FOX · FOX Sports app.
When to watch
- Practice and Qualifying — Fri 1:00 PM ET · FS2 · FOX Sports app
- Ecosave 200 — Fri 5:00 PM ET · FOX · FOX Sports app
Questions fans are asking
What time does the Ecosave 200 start?
Fri 5:00 PM ET (2026-10-09). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Ecosave 200 in the US?
FOX · FOX Sports app
Grand Prix Of IndonesiaMotoGP · Round 16 of 22
- Jorge Martin leads Marc Marquez by 2 points with 6 of 22 rounds remaining.
- The championship is separated by just 2 points — every session this weekend moves the needle.
- Saturday's sprint pays championship points before the main event — no coasting through the weekend.
- US coverage: FS1 / FOX One.
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Martin | 333.0 | None | |
| 2 | Marc Marquez | 331.0 | None | |
| 3 | Marco Bezzecchi | 284.0 | None | |
| 4 | Pedro Acosta | 243.0 | None | |
| 5 | Ai Ogura | 237.0 | None |
After round ? · Source: MotoGP PulseLive API
When to watch
- Practice — Fri 6:45 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Practice — Fri 11:00 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Practice — Sat 6:10 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Qualifying — Sat 6:50 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Qualifying — Sat 7:15 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Sprint — Sat 11:00 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Warm Up — Sun 6:40 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Race — Sun 10:00 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
Questions fans are asking
Who leads the MotoGP championship?
Jorge Martin leads with 333 points. Marc Marquez is 2 points back in second.
Can the MotoGP title be won this weekend?
Not this weekend — even a perfect weekend leaves the math open with 5 rounds after this one.
What time does the Grand Prix Of Indonesia start?
Sun 10:00 AM ET (2026-10-11). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Grand Prix Of Indonesia in the US?
FS1 / FOX One
Repco Bathurst 1000Repco Supercars Championship · Round 10 of 14
- Toyota’s GR Supra makes its first-ever Bathurst 1000 start.
- Matt Payne returns as the defending winner in a 26-car field.
- A Peter Brock 20-year tribute frames the weekend.
- The race decides the field for the Supercars Finals Series.
- US coverage: RACER Network · SuperView.
When to watch
- Qualifying — Fri 1:10 AM ET · RACER Network · SuperView
- Practice 5 (co-drivers) — Fri 7:05 PM ET · RACER Network · SuperView
- Practice 6 (all drivers) — Fri 10:10 PM ET · RACER Network · SuperView
- Top 10 Shootout — Sat 2:05 AM ET · RACER Network · SuperView
- Warm Up — Sat 5:30 PM ET · RACER Network · SuperView
- Repco Bathurst 1000 (161 laps) — Sat 8:30 PM ET · RACER Network · SuperView
Questions fans are asking
What time does the Repco Bathurst 1000 start?
Sat 8:30 PM ET (2026-10-10). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Repco Bathurst 1000 in the US?
RACER Network · SuperView
Indianapolis 8 Hour, United States of America 8 - 10 October 2026Intercontinental GT Challenge · Round 4 of 5
- US coverage: GT World YouTube / SRO RaceControl.
When to watch
- Pre Qualifying — Fri 9:50 AM ET · GT World YouTube / SRO RaceControl
- Qualifying 1 — Fri 3:35 PM ET · GT World YouTube / SRO RaceControl
- Qualifying 2 — Fri 3:57 PM ET · GT World YouTube / SRO RaceControl
- Qualifying 3 — Fri 4:20 PM ET · GT World YouTube / SRO RaceControl
- Pole Shootout (Top-10) — Fri 5:35 PM ET · GT World YouTube / SRO RaceControl
- Race — Sat 12:30 PM ET · GT World YouTube / SRO RaceControl
Questions fans are asking
What time does the Indianapolis 8 Hour, United States of America 8 - 10 October 2026 start?
Sat 12:30 PM ET (2026-10-10). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Indianapolis 8 Hour, United States of America 8 - 10 October 2026 in the US?
GT World YouTube / SRO RaceControl
Grand Prix Of IndonesiaMoto2
- Manuel Gonzalez leads Izan Guevara by 10.5 points with 0 of 0 rounds remaining.
- Manuel Gonzalez has already clinched — this weekend is about pride, momentum, and the teams' fight.
- US coverage: FS1 / FOX One.
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Gonzalez | 245.5 | None | |
| 2 | Izan Guevara | 235.0 | None | |
| 3 | Ivan Ortola | 181.5 | None | |
| 4 | David Alonso | 166.0 | None | |
| 5 | Daniel Holgado | 154.0 | None |
After round ? · Source: MotoGP PulseLive API
When to watch
- Practice — Fri 5:50 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Practice — Fri 10:05 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Practice — Sat 5:25 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Qualifying — Sat 9:40 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Qualifying — Sat 10:05 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Race — Sun 8:15 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
Questions fans are asking
Who leads the Moto2 championship?
Manuel Gonzalez leads with 245.5 points. Izan Guevara is 10.5 points back in second.
Can the Moto2 title be won this weekend?
Yes — the title is already decided.
What time does the Grand Prix Of Indonesia start?
Sun 8:15 AM ET (2026-10-11). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Grand Prix Of Indonesia in the US?
FS1 / FOX One
Grand Prix Of IndonesiaMoto3
- Maximo Quiles leads David Almansa by 127 points with 0 of 0 rounds remaining.
- Maximo Quiles has already clinched — this weekend is about pride, momentum, and the teams' fight.
- US coverage: FS1 / FOX One.
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximo Quiles | 326.0 | None | |
| 2 | David Almansa | 199.0 | None | |
| 3 | Alvaro Carpe | 191.0 | None | |
| 4 | Brian Uriarte | 187.0 | None | |
| 5 | Marco Morelli | 146.0 | None |
After round ? · Source: MotoGP PulseLive API
When to watch
- Practice — Fri 5:00 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Practice — Fri 9:15 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Practice — Sat 4:40 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Qualifying — Sat 8:45 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Qualifying — Sat 9:10 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
- Race — Sun 7:00 AM ET · FS1 / FOX One
Questions fans are asking
Who leads the Moto3 championship?
Maximo Quiles leads with 326 points. David Almansa is 127 points back in second.
Can the Moto3 title be won this weekend?
Yes — the title is already decided.
What time does the Grand Prix Of Indonesia start?
Sun 7:00 AM ET (2026-10-11). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Grand Prix Of Indonesia in the US?
FS1 / FOX One
4 Hours of PortimãoEuropean Le Mans Series · Round 5 of 6
- US coverage: FIAWEC+.
When to watch
- Free Practice 2 — Fri 5:15 AM ET · FIAWEC+
- Qualifying — Fri 10:15 AM ET · FIAWEC+
- Michelin Le Mans Cup Race — Sat 4:30 AM ET · FIAWEC+
- 4 Hours of Portimão — Sat 9:24 AM ET · FIAWEC+
Questions fans are asking
What time does the 4 Hours of Portimão start?
Sat 4:30 AM ET (2026-10-10). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the 4 Hours of Portimão in the US?
FIAWEC+
World Series 150NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour · Round 15 of 16
- US coverage: FloRacing / The NASCAR Channel.
When to watch
- World Series 150 — Sun 4:30 PM ET · FloRacing / The NASCAR Channel
Questions fans are asking
What time does the World Series 150 start?
Sun 4:30 PM ET (2026-10-11). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the World Series 150 in the US?
FloRacing / The NASCAR Channel
Freeman Hoosier 99SMART Modified Tour · Round 11 of 13
- US coverage: FloRacing.
When to watch
- Freeman Hoosier 99 — time TBD — Sat 12:00 PM ET · FloRacing
Questions fans are asking
What time does the Freeman Hoosier 99 start?
Sat 12:00 PM ET (2026-10-10). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Freeman Hoosier 99 in the US?
FloRacing
Toyota GR Cup IndianapolisToyota Gazoo Racing GR Cup North America · Round 6 of 7
- US coverage: GT World YouTube / grcupseries.com.
When to watch
- Practice — Fri 8:00 AM ET · GT World YouTube / grcupseries.com
- Qualifying — Fri 12:35 PM ET · GT World YouTube / grcupseries.com
- Race 1 — time TBD — Sat 12:00 PM ET · GT World YouTube / grcupseries.com
- Race 2 — time TBD — Sun 12:00 PM ET · GT World YouTube / grcupseries.com
Questions fans are asking
What time does the Toyota GR Cup Indianapolis start?
Sat 12:00 PM ET (2026-10-10). Track-local time is listed under every start time on the schedule.
How can I watch the Toyota GR Cup Indianapolis in the US?
GT World YouTube / grcupseries.com