NASCAR at Martinsville: TV schedule, lineup, qualifying drivers for the First Data 500

It's the first race of the third round of NASCAR's playoffs, and if last year's playoff race at Martinsville is any indication, this is going to be a good one.

Martinsville Speedway is the shortest track in NASCAR which can produce some insane pushing and shoving from time to time and especially down the stretch.

In last year's playoff race, Joey Logano, who was probably going to have to win to get into the championship at Homestead, pushed Martin Truex Jr. out of the way and went on to win.

He also beat out Truex for the victory at the championship, but had he not first won at Martinsville, he may have never gotten that chance.

Truex did not take kindly to the shove, but that is just the way Logano races. Right now, in 2019, it looks like Truex and Logano will be going to the final round as they sit second and fourth respectively in the NASCAR standings, but both know wins will get them in which could make for some crazy racing down the stretch again.

And with Kevin Harvick, Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney sitting on the outside looking into the championship four, we could easily see some fireworks at the track. This could be a very good one again.

NASCAR at Martinsville: What time does the race start?

The First Data 500 will take place Sunday, Oct. 27. Live coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET.

What channel is NASCAR on today?

The First Data 500 will be broadcast nationally on NBCSN. The race also can be live-streamed on the NBC Sports App.

NASCAR at Martinsville schedule: How to watch First Data 500

Here's a daily schedule of events leading up to the First Data 500.

(All times Eastern)

Friday, Oct. 25

Saturday, Oct. 26

Sunday, Oct. 27

NASCAR at Martinsville starting lineup

Below is the entry list for the First Data 500.