The NASCAR Cup Series Round of 16 Playoffs continue this weekend with the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. The race is scheduled for Sunday, September 7, starting at 3 p.m. ET with live coverage on USA Network. Pre-race activities begin at 2:30 p.m. ET with Countdown to Green on the same network. This event marks a significant moment in the NASCAR Cup Series Round 16 Playoffs as it is the first playoff race hosted at this track, introducing new challenges for the competitors.
Recent Performances and Current Standings Shape the Playoff Battle
Chase Briscoe secured victory in the first of three Round of 16 playoff events held last week at Darlington Raceway, guaranteeing his spot in the upcoming Round of 12. As the playoff battle intensifies, Briscoe leads the standings alongside Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick, and Bubba Wallace. Austin Cindric enters Sunday’s race as the defending Enjoy Illinois 300 champion, while Joey Logano was victorious in the race’s inaugural running in 2022. With the bottom four drivers facing elimination after the first three playoff races, stakes remain high in this transitional phase of the postseason.
Broadcast Team and Coverage Details for NASCAR Cup Series
Veteran NBC Sports commentators will provide live coverage of the Enjoy Illinois 300. Leigh Diffey will handle play-by-play duties, supported by analysts Jeff Burton, a 21-time Cup Series race winner known as the “Mayor” of NASCAR, and Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte. Pit reporters Marty Snider, Kim Coon, and Dillon Welch will be on site. From the Peacock Pit Box, NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett will offer expert analysis alongside host Marty Snider who also anchors pre- and post-race programming. Fans can watch the race on USA Network or stream it via NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.
First-Time Playoff Race at World Wide Technology Raceway
The Enjoy Illinois 300 marks the first time World Wide Technology Raceway will host a NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race, adding an element of unpredictability as drivers and teams adjust to the track under postseason pressure. This unfamiliar setting challenges racers to balance speed and strategy while competing for crucial points to advance in the playoff standings.
Upcoming NASCAR Season Coverage and Additional Broadcast Information
NBC Sports serves as the official home for NASCAR’s 2025 Championship and Playoffs, broadcasting the remaining 14 NASCAR Cup Series races across NBC, USA Network, and Peacock. The season will culminate with the Championship race at Phoenix Raceway on November 2. In preparation for Sunday’s event, live practice and qualifying sessions for the Enjoy Illinois 300 will be available on truTV Saturday starting at 4:30 p.m. ET.
SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs Begin Saturday in Charlotte
In addition to NASCAR, the first round of the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs will take place Saturday, September 6, at zMAX Dragway within Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. The action begins at 2:30 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock and transitions to both NBC and Peacock at 3 p.m. ET. Qualifying coverage starts even earlier at 9:30 a.m. ET on Peacock.
Star-Studded Lineup and Broadcast Team for SuperMotocross Playoffs
The SuperMotocross playoffs feature prominent riders including two-time defending champions Jett Lawrence in the 450 Class and Haiden Deegan in the 250 Class, both coming off strong Pro Motocross seasons. NBC Sports will provide race commentary with Jason Weigandt calling play-by-play alongside 15-time AMA champion Ricky Carmichael and seven-time AMA champion James Stewart. Reporters Will Christien and Jason Thomas will offer on-the-ground updates, while additional expert analysis will appear in the Title 24 podcast featuring Carmichael, Ryan Villopoto, and Jeremy McGrath—seven-time Supercross champion and 1995 Pro Motocross champ.
How to Tune Into Both NASCAR and SuperMotocross Racing Weekend
Fans can watch the Enjoy Illinois 300 on USA Network or stream it via NBCSports platforms. The SuperMotocross Playoffs will be televised on NBC and CNBC with live streaming available on Peacock, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app. Audio coverage of SuperMotocross will be broadcasted on SiriusXM NBC Sports Audio Channel 85. This dual weekend of motorsport action brings intense competition across two prominent racing series with extensive coverage planned to capture every moment.
