This is it, NASCAR’s Championship weekend. Phoenix Raceway is the site for this weekend’s festivities, and the weather is a major reason why. Will the weather play any tricks on the stars of NASCAR this weekend?

Weekend Weather Forecast via National Weather Service

Friday, November 3: Truck Series Craftsman 150 (10:00 PM ET)

• Forecast: Mostly Clear
• Temperature: 72°F at race start, dropping to upper 60s
• Rain: 0%
• Wind: W to NW 3 MPH

Saturday, November 4: Xfinity Series Championship Race (200 Laps/7:00 PM ET)

• Forecast: Sunny
• Temperature: High 85°F
• Rain: 0%
• Wind: NW 5 MPH

Sunday, November 5: Cup Series Championship Race (312 Laps/3:00 PM ET)

• Forecast: Sunny
• Temperature: High 90°F
• Rain: 0%
• Wind: NE 6 MPH

Phoenix Raceway Weather History

Due to its desert climate, Phoenix Raceway has not been the subject of much weather scrutiny over the years. However, weather has impacted Phoenix in the NASCAR Playoffs before back in 2015. The race was delayed until Sunday night, and it was called after 219 laps. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won his last career race, and Carl Edwards narrowly missed out on the Championship 4.

Aside from that, Phoenix has been pretty immune from weather issues. Hopefully, this weekend will keep that trend alive.