Phoenix Raceway has long been one of NASCAR’s most debated tracks. Over the years, the racing, the reconfigurations, and even its role as the championship finale have kept the venue in the spotlight. But the track has also produced some memorable moments on its own, including the 2016 spring race, which ended with the closest finish in Phoenix history between two of the sport’s biggest contenders.

• How did Dale Earnhardt Jr. move from deep in the field to the front so quickly in the early laps?
• Why did track position and pit strategy become so important throughout the race at Phoenix Raceway?
• How did Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards emerge as the key contenders during the second half of the event?
• And what exactly led to the overtime restart that produced the closest finish in Phoenix history?

Nearly a decade later, the race remains one of the most notable finishes in Phoenix history. The video revisits how the strategy, timing, and late restart came together to decide the outcome.

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