The NASCAR Cup Series is set to ignite the desert landscape as it heads to Phoenix Raceway for the highly anticipated Shriners Children's 500 on Sunday, March 9. This event marks the fourth race of the 2025 season and promises to be an electrifying spectacle, with all eyes on the Next Gen car as it takes to the one-mile tri-oval track for the seventh time.
Race Information
Date | Sunday, March 9, 2025 |
Time | 3:30 pm ET/12:30 pm PT |
Where | Phoenix Raceway |
TV Channel | Fox Sports 1 |
Live Stream | Fubo (Try for free!) |
Race Preview
As the series leaves the Circuit of the Americas, William Byron leads the regular season points standings, closely followed by Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell, who recently secured back-to-back wins. Bell's momentum could make him a strong contender at Phoenix, while Byron's consistency will be crucial in maintaining his lead. Other drivers like Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott will also be looking to make a statement at this pivotal race.
Practice and qualifying sessions will take place on Saturday, March 8, with practice starting at 2:05 p.m. ET and qualifying at 3:10 p.m. ET. These sessions will be crucial for drivers to fine-tune their setups and secure a favourable starting position.
The Shriners Children's 500 boasts a substantial prize pool of $11,055,250, making it a lucrative event for all participants. With 37 drivers competing, the competition will be fierce as they battle for every position and the coveted top spot.
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