Nascar Cup Series 4K
Hood Canal Communications (HCC) is excited to announce that select 2026 NASCAR Cup Series races will be available in stunning 4K Ultra HD on nexTV Channel 5001 for customers who subscribe to a package that includes USA Network.
Who Can Watch?
The NASCAR 4K channel will be available to subscribers of:
- nexTV Basic
- nexTV Preferred
- Commercial nexTV Basic
- Commercial nexTV Preferred
Customers must receive USA Network as part of their programming package to access the 4K NASCAR coverage.
Tune to Channel 5001
Eligible NASCAR Cup Series races airing on USA Network will be available in 4K on Channel 5001.
2026 NASCAR Cup Series 4K Schedule
All times below are Pacific Time and are subject to schedule changes by NASCAR and USA Network.
| Date | Race | Time (PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 9, 2026 | Iowa Speedway | 12:30 PM |
| Aug. 15, 2026 | Richmond Raceway | 4:00 PM |
| Aug. 23, 2026 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 12:00 PM |
| Sept. 6, 2026 | Darlington Raceway (Playoffs) | 2:00 PM |
| Sept. 13, 2026 | World Wide Technology Raceway (Playoffs) | 12:00 PM |
| Sept. 19, 2026 | Bristol Motor Speedway (Playoffs) | 4:30 PM |
| Sept. 27, 2026 | Kansas Speedway (Playoffs) | 12:00 PM |
| Oct. 4, 2026 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Playoffs) | 2:30 PM |
| Oct. 11, 2026 | Charlotte Roval (Playoffs) | 12:00 PM |
| Oct. 18, 2026 | Phoenix Raceway (Playoffs) | 12:00 PM |
To confirm and see up to date race dates and times please visit NASCAR’s published 2026 schedule For convenience the times shown above have been converted to Pacific Time for HCC customers.
Viewing Features
The following features will be available on nexTV:
- NASCAR 4K events will be discoverable through the Sports Hub.
- The 4K stream requires approximately 12 Mbps per concurrent stream.
- Personal DVR recordings are not supported on the NASCAR 4K event channel.
- Start Over and Catch Up (SOCU) features are supported, allowing viewers to restart eligible events and access recent content where available.
- When a race is not in progress, the channel may display promotional content, a slate, or a black screen.
Experience NASCAR in Ultra HD
From the opening green flag through the NASCAR Playoffs, fans can enjoy enhanced picture quality, sharper detail, and a more immersive viewing experience with 4K coverage on nexTV. If you’re a NASCAR fan and subscribe to an eligible nexTV package, be sure to mark your calendar and tune to Channel 5001 for the season’s biggest races in 4K.
Schedule and availability are subject to change by NASCAR, USA Network, and content providers.[nascar.com]