Today’s special episode of NASCAR America airs from 5-6 p.m. ET on NBCSN and previews the Cup playoffs, which open Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (3 p.m. ET on NBCSN).
Carolyn Manno hosts with Parker Kligerman from Stamford, Connecticut. Kyle Petty joins them from Burton’s Garage.
Reporting from Las Vegas is Rutledge Wood, Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, Marty Snider, Dave Burns, Kelli Stavast and Nate Ryan.
We’ll have interviews with all 16 playoff drivers including the “Big 3" of Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr. and the regular-season champion Kyle Busch. We’ll also hear from seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson and Brad Keselowski, who enters this weekend having won the Southern 500 and Brickyard 400 in consecutive weeks.
Then at 6 p.m. ET, it’s NASCAR Burnout Blvd Fueled by Sunoco featuring all 16 playoff drivers showcasing their burnout skills on the Las Vegas Strip.