The 2026 NASCAR season is nearing its conclusion, with this weekend’s trip to Phoenix Raceway marking the final four races of The Chase in each series. It will be the Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series coming back to Phoenix for the second time this year, while the Truck Series races here for the first time this season.
Phoenix has previously been the host of the NASCAR championship races in all three series. Thankfully, the implementation of The Chase playoff format means that this race counts just as much as every other in this stretch. While a champion won’t be decided this weekend, the races from Friday through Sunday will play a major role in deciding who comes out on top.
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Let’s take a look at the NASCAR weekend schedule at Phoenix. As always, all times listed are Eastern Time. We’ve broken down the schedule first by day of the week and further below you can find a breakdown by series. At the bottom, we’ve got race info and Phoenix Raceway track info.
NASCAR Weekend Schedule at Phoenix Raceway
Friday, October 16
SeriesEventTime (ET)How to WatchTruck SeriesPractice3:30 PMFox Sports 2TruckQualifying4:35 PMFox Sports 2TruckRace7:30 PMFox Sports 2, FOX One
Saturday, October 17
SeriesEventTime (ET)How to WatchO’Reilly SeriesPractice2:00 PMESPN AppO’Reilly SeriesQualifying3:05 PMESPN AppCup SeriesPractice4:30 PMtruTVCup SeriesQualifying5:35 PMtruTVO’Reilly SeriesRace – Timberland PRO 2007:30 PMCW Network, ESPN App
Sunday, October 18
SeriesEventTime (ET)How to WatchCupRace – Freeway Insurance 5003:00 PMUSA Network, HBO Max
NASCAR Cup Series Schedule This Weekend
3Mar 8, 2026; Avondale, Arizona, USA; Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell (20) and Team Penske driver Joey Logano (22) lead the restart during the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Here is the full NASCAR weekend schedule for the Cup Series at Phoenix Raceway.
EventDateTime (ET)How to WatchPracticeSaturday4:30 PMtruTVQualifyingSaturday5:35 PMtruTVRaceSunday3:00 PMUSA Network, HBO Max
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Schedule This Weekend
3Mar 7, 2026; Avondale, Arizona, USA; JR Motorsports driver Justin Allgaier (7) leads Richard Childress Racing driver Jesse Love (2) during the GOVX 200 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Here is the full NASCAR O’Reilly Series schedule this weekend for Phoenix.
EventDateTime (ET)How to WatchPracticeSaturday2:00 PMESPN AppQualifyingSaturday3:05 PMESPN AppRaceSaturday7:30 PMCW Network, ESPN App
NASCAR Truck Series Schedule This Weekend
3Oct 31, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Layne Riggs (34) during the NASCAR Truck Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Here is the NASCAR Truck Series weekend schedule at Phoenix Raceway.
EventDateTime (ET)How to WatchPracticeFriday3:30 PMFox Sports 2QualifyingFriday4:35 PMFox Sports 2RaceFriday7:30 PMFox Sports 2, FOX One
Phoenix Raceway Track Info and NASCAR Race Info This Weekend
Here’s a quick rundown if info you need to know for Phoenix Raceway and the three races this weekend.
NASCAR Race Info for All Three Series
Truck Series – Friday
Stage 1: 45 Laps
Stage 2: 45 Laps (Lap 90)
Final Stage: 60 Laps (Lap 150)
Total Distance: 150 Miles
Timberland PRO 200 – O’Reilly Series – Saturday
Stage 1: 45 Laps
Stage 2: 45 Laps (Lap 90)
Final Stage: 110 Laps (Lap 200)
Total Distance: 200 Miles
Freeway Insurance 500 – Cup Series – Sunday
Stage 1: 60 Laps
Stage 2: 125 Laps (Lap 185)
Final Stage: 127 Laps (Lap 312)
Total Distance: 312 Miles
Phoenix Raceway track info
Location: Avondale, Arizona
Track Length: 1 Mile
Track Type: Intermediate
Surface: Asphalt
Banking: Turns 1-2: 9; TUrns 3-4; 11, Backstretch: 3, Frontstretch: 9
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