AdventHealth 400
Kansas SpeedwayKansas Speedway has quietly become one of the best intermediate tracks on the Cup Series schedule. The 1.5-mile D-shaped oval opened in 2001 with uniform 15-degree banking, but the 2012 repave and the addition of progressive banking — from 17 to 20 degrees — transformed the racing surface into a multi-groove playground that rewards drivers who can hunt for grip across the width of the track. Over the last decade, Kansas has produced some of the closest finishes in NASCAR history, including Kyle Larson's 0.001-second victory over Chris Buescher in the 2024 spring race, the closest finish in modern Cup history. The repaved surface takes rubber quickly, and by lap 40 of a run, the outside lane becomes the preferred groove as tire wear opens up the top. Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports have traded dominance here in recent seasons, with Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, and Kyle Larson all logging multiple wins. The AdventHealth 400 is a 267-lap test of long-run speed and short-run restart aggression, and the winner almost always comes from the top five in the closing stage.
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Your Drivers' Outlook
Historical Context
- Tyler Reddick has 21 starts at Kansas Speedway with 2 wins and a 14.2 average finish.
- Chase Elliott has 22 starts at Kansas Speedway with 2 wins and a 9.4 average finish.
- Denny Hamlin has 42 starts at Kansas Speedway with 5 wins and a 12.9 average finish.
Based on Cup Series results at Kansas Speedway from 1949-2026.
Joey Logano has won 4 times at Kansas Speedway with a 15.4 average finish.
See Joey Logano's full statsTyler Reddick won the 2026 AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway.
See Tyler Reddick's resultsThe narrative arc, drivers to watch, and race-weekend color.
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TV & Start Time
What channel is the AdventHealth 400 on?
The AdventHealth 400 airs on FOX on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, broadcast from Kansas Speedway. The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule splits between FOX, FS1, TNT, NBC, USA, and Amazon Prime Video.
What time does the NASCAR Cup race start this race weekend?
The AdventHealth 400 ran on Sunday, April 19, 2026 with a 2:00 PM ET green flag on FOX.
NR-Rating Track Rankings
| # | Driver | Elo Rating | Last Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | 1624 | P4 |
| 2 | Chase Elliott | 1617 | P8 |
| 3 | Tyler Reddick | 1597 | P1 |
| 4 | Chris Buescher | 1591 | P10 |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe | 1579 | P3 |
| 6 | Brad Keselowski | 1570 | P6 |
| 7 | William Byron | 1561 | P7 |
| 8 | Ryan Preece | 1544 | P11 |
| 9 | Bubba Wallace | 1543 | P5 |
| 10 | Christopher Bell | 1539 | P20 |
NR-Rating Predictions
Last updated: Wed, May 13, 2026, 07:50 AM ET
| # | Driver | Exp. Finish | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Reddick Best in Field | 6.2 | 18.2% |
| 2 | Chase Elliott | 7.8 | 17.8% |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 8.2 | 16.3% |
| 4 | Chris Buescher | 9.2 | 15.4% |
| 5 | Ryan Blaney | 9.2 | 12.7% |
| 6 | Ryan Preece | 10.1 | 10.9% |
| 7 | Christopher Bell | 10.7 | 9.6% |
| 8 | William Byron | 10.7 | 8.4% |
| 9 | Brad Keselowski | 11.2 | 7.6% |
| 10 | Chase Briscoe | 11.9 | 6.4% |
| 11 | Kyle Larson | 12.7 | 5.2% |
| 12 | Bubba Wallace | 12.7 | 5.1% |
| 13 | Carson Hocevar | 13.1 | 4.3% |
| 14 | Ross Chastain | 13.3 | 3.8% |
| 15 | Alex Bowman | 13.5 | 3.3% |
| 16 | Daniel Suarez | 14.0 | 3.1% |
| 17 | Ty Gibbs | 14.5 | 3.0% |
| 18 | Joey Logano | 14.7 | 2.7% |
| 19 | Austin Cindric | 15.4 | 2.2% |
| 20 | Erik Jones | 16.7 | 1.7% |
| 21 | Casey Mears | 16.9 | 1.4% |
| 22 | Michael McDowell | 17.0 | 1.2% |
| 23 | Kyle Busch | 17.0 | 1.1% |
| 24 | Austin Dillon | 17.1 | 0.9% |
| 25 | Shane van Gisbergen | 18.3 | 0.7% |
| 26 | A.J. Allmendinger | 18.3 | 0.5% |
| 27 | John Hunter Nemechek | 19.1 | 0.5% |
| 28 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 0.5% |
| 29 | Todd Gilliland | 19.1 | 0.4% |
| 30 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 19.9 | 0.3% |
| 31 | Josh Berry | 22.9 | 0.2% |
| 32 | Connor Zilisch | 22.9 | 0.1% |
| 33 | Katherine Legge | 21.4 | 0.1% |
| 34 | Cole Custer | 22.9 | 0.1% |
| 35 | Noah Gragson | 21.4 | 0.1% |
| 36 | Riley Herbst | 21.4 | 0.1% |
| 37 | Ty Dillon | 23.4 | 0.1% |
| 38 | B.J. McLeod | 24.8 | 0.0% |
| 39 | Cody Ware | 56.1 | 0.0% |
Win probabilities reflect full-field Monte Carlo simulations. A 10% pWin means roughly 1-in-10 chance of winning — higher than most bettors realize for a 36-car field where the average driver has ~2.8% odds. Top 5 and Top 10 percentages similarly reflect simulated outcomes, not historical averages. Learn how the model works.
Predictions powered by NR-Rating model (MAE: 8.5 positions)
Prediction Scorecard
Go Bowling at The Glen: Model picked Chase Elliott at P1 → Actual P24
(1/5 top-5 hits)
38% top-5 hit rate across 11 races
History at Kansas Speedway
Cup Series data from 1949-2026 (29 races)
Recent Results
| Year | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AdventHealth 400 | Tyler Reddick |
| 2025 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Chase Elliott |
| 2025 | AdventHealth 400 | Kyle Larson |
| 2024 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Ross Chastain |
| 2024 | AdventHealth 400 | Kyle Larson |
All Results at This Track
Laps Led Leaders
| Driver | Total Laps Led |
|---|---|
| Kyle Larson | 1003 |
| Martin Truex, Jr. | 879 |
| Denny Hamlin | 774 |
| Joey Logano | 514 |
| Kyle Busch | 379 |
Track Type Tendencies
Intermediate tracks like Kansas Speedway reward the complete package — car setup, pit strategy, and driver consistency all factor in. These are the races where elite teams separate themselves.
Track position and tire management are critical, especially in long green-flag runs.
Fantasy
High laps-led totals at this track
Strong avg finish but no wins — lower ownership