Phoenix - Freeway Insurance 500
The Freeway Insurance 500 serves as the seventh race of the 2026 NASCAR Chase, marking a critical moment for championship contenders. Phoenix Raceway is a one-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, opened in 1964 and currently hosting two annual NASCAR race weekends. Phoenix transitions from its role as season finale and opens the Round of Eight after six years. The race demands precision and strategy as drivers vie for positions in a playoff format where championship dreams face their first elimination tests.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | Qualifying | 18 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 20:00 | Freeway Insurance 500 | 18 Oct 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 18 Oct 2026, 20:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- Sportdigital pay TV 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live
- Motorvision+ subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live und als Aufzeichnung
Tickets
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney -0.801 | Team Penske | -0.801 |
| 3 | Chase Elliott -2.924 | Hendrick Motorsports | -2.924 |
| 4 | Christopher Bell -3.707 | Joe Gibbs Racing | -3.707 |
| 5 | Corey Heim -4.193 | -4.193 | |
| 6 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | |
| 7 | Daniel Suarez | Spire Motorsports | |
| 8 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | |
| 9 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | |
| 10 | Ty Gibbs |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.233 | 5 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 1.115 | 3 |
| 3 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.026 | 2 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.015 | 3 |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.011 | 3 |
| 6 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 1.010 | 5 |
| 7 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 990 | 1 |
| 8 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 884 | 5 |
| 9 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 826 | 0 |
| 10 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 812 | 2 |
| 11 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 801 | 1 |
| 12 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 799 | 0 |
| 13 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 787 | 1 |
| 14 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 783 | 1 |
| 15 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 777 | 0 |
| 16 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 769 | 0 |
| 17 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 711 | 2 |
| 18 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 626 | 0 |
| 19 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 624 | 0 |
| 20 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 599 | 0 |
| 21 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 570 | 0 |
| 22 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 566 | 0 |
| 23 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 541 | 0 |
| 24 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 25 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 26 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 492 | 0 |
| 27 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 477 | 0 |
| 28 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 465 | 0 |
| 29 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 30 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 443 | 0 |
| 31 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 392 | 0 |
| 32 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 33 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 338 | 0 |
| 34 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 320 | 0 |
| 35 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 36 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 188 | 0 |
| 37 | Casey Mears | Beard Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 38 | Kevin Magnussen | Trackhouse Racing | 11 | 0 |
| 39 | Jimmie Johnson | Legacy Motor Club | 9 | 0 |
| 40 | Katherine Legge | Live Fast Motorsports | 8 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 4.260 | 11 |
| 2 | Hendrick Motorsports | 3.118 | 5 |
| 3 | Team Penske | 2.825 | 8 |
| 4 | 23XI Racing | 2.230 | 7 |
| 5 | Spire Motorsports | 2.187 | 2 |
| 6 | RFK Racing | 2.176 | 1 |
| 7 | Trackhouse Racing | 1.668 | 2 |
| 8 | Front Row Motorsports | 1.439 | 0 |
| 9 | Legacy Motor Club | 1.040 | 0 |
| 10 | Kaulig Racing | 865 | 0 |
| 11 | Richard Childress Racing | 729 | 0 |
| 12 | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 13 | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 14 | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 15 | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 16 | Live Fast Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 17 | Garage 66 | 6 | 0 |
| 18 | Beard Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | NY Racing Team | 4 | 0 |
About this race
Phoenix - Freeway Insurance 500 is a round of the NASCAR Cup Series 2026 season, held on Sunday, 18 October 2026. It was held at Phoenix Raceway.
The circuit is located in Avondale, United States and measures 2.430 kilometres, has 12 corners and opened in 1964.
Phoenix Raceway is a 1.61-kilometer oval track located in Avondale, Arizona, which opened in 1964. The track features a distinctive dogleg configuration with low banking and is paved with asphalt. Phoenix Raceway serves as a venue for NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Truck Series, and IndyCar races, and historically hosted open-wheel racing competitions as well.
Tyler Reddick (23XI Racing) took the win ahead of Ryan Blaney. The full result is listed further up this page.
Coverage comes from 2 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Phoenix - Freeway Insurance 500 start?
Phoenix - Freeway Insurance 500 starts on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 20:00 central European time.
Where does Phoenix - Freeway Insurance 500 take place?
The venue is Phoenix Raceway in Avondale.
Where can I watch Phoenix - Freeway Insurance 500?
In Germany Sportdigital, Motorvision+ carry the broadcast.
Who won Phoenix - Freeway Insurance 500?
Tyler Reddick took the win for 23XI Racing.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- Xfinity Phoenix 18 Oct 2026
- Trucks Phoenix 17 Oct 2026
- NASCAR Phoenix - Straight Talk Wireless 500 8 Mar 2026
- Xfinity Phoenix - GOVX 200 8 Mar 2026
- IndyCar Phoenix - Good Ranchers 250 7 Mar 2026