The season finale weekend is now upon us, and Phoenix Raceway will crown a Champion across all three NASCAR national touring series. Here is a look at the TV schedule and storylines to follow for Championship weekend at Phoenix Raceway. (ALL Times ET)
Friday, November 3rd: Truck Series RACE
- 6:05-7:05 PM – Truck Series Qualifying (FS1)
- 7:05-7:35 PM – Xfinity Series Practice(NBC Sports App)
- 8:05-8:35 PM – Cup Series Practice (USA)
- 10:00 PM – Truck Series RACE (FS1)
Saturday, November 4th: Xfinity Series RACE
- 3:30-4:30 PM – Xfinity Series Qualifying (USA)
- 4:35-5:30 PM – Cup Series Qualifying (USA)
- 7:00 PM – Xfinity Series RACE (USA)
Sunday, November 5th: Cup Series RACE
- 3:00 PM Cup Series RACE (NBC & Peacock)
What to Watch For This Weekend
Truck Series
The Championship 4 for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series includes a mix of youth and experience. Ben Rhodes and Grant Enfinger have been in the Championship 4 before, while Corey Heim and Carson Hocevar are in their first Championship 4. Rhodes is the one contender who has won a Championship before in this format as he took the crown at Phoenix in 2021.
Xfinity Series
The Xfinity Series Championship 4 features some guys with a lot of experience, and one who is young and looking to prove themself. Justin Allgaier is in his sixth Championship 4 with Cole Custer in his third. John Hunter Nemechek is in his first Xfinity Series Championship 4, but he made one in the Craftsman Truck Series. Sam Mayer is in his first Championship 4 at any level. If any previous Championship races are any indication, these drivers will do anything to win a Championship.
Cup Series
The Cup Series Championship 4 is now set, and the final four features at least one driver from three of the Cup Series major organizations including Hendrick Motorsports, Team Penske, and Joe Gibbs Racing. Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell are both in their second Championship 4 with William Byron and Ryan Blaney both in their first Championship 4. Larson is the only driver to have won a Championship at Phoenix as he took the title in 2021.
Who will take home the Championship in each of the three National Touring Series this weekend? It will be the pinnacle in the careers of a few this weekend.