Phoenix
Phoenix Raceway is a one-mile tri-oval race track that has operated since 1964. The track hosts two NASCAR race weekends annually. The race on October 17, 2026, marks Phoenix's role as the first race of the semifinal round. Phoenix Raceway is known for being one of NASCAR's most strategic short tracks. The event represents a crucial stage in the championship battle, with the Avondale facility serving as a traditional decisive venue in the competition for the title.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21:30 | Qualifying | 17 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 00:30 | Timberland PRO 200 | 18 Oct 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 18 Oct 2026, 00:30 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
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Tickets
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Love | Richard Childress Racing | 75 |
| 2 | Sam Mayer | Haas Factory Team | 46 |
| 3 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | 52 |
| 4 | Corey Day | Hendrick Motorsports | 41 |
| 5 | Sammy Smith | JR Motorsports | 42 |
| 6 | Brandon Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing | 31 |
| 7 | Dean Thompson | Sam Hunt Racing | 31 |
| 8 | William Sawalich | Joe Gibbs Racing | 29 |
| 9 | Rajah Caruth | JR Motorsports | 40 |
| 10 | Carson Kvapil | JR Motorsports | 34 |
| 11 | Parker Retzlaff | Viking Motorsports | 26 |
| 12 | Jeremy Clements | Jeremy Clements Racing | 28 |
| 13 | Harrison Burton | Sam Hunt Racing | 24 |
| 14 | Andrew Patterson | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 23 |
| 15 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | 24 |
| 16 | Jeb Burton | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 21 |
| 17 | Anthony Alfredo | Viking Motorsports | 20 |
| 18 | Ryan Ellis | Young's Motorsports | 19 |
| 19 | Lavar Scott | Alpha Prime Racing | 18 |
| 20 | Brent Crews | Joe Gibbs Racing | 17 |
| 21 | Patrick Staropoli | Big Machine Racing | 16 |
| 22 | Nicholas Sanchez | Peterson Racing Group | 0 |
| 23 | Ryan Sieg | RSS Racing | 14 |
| 24 | Blaine Perkins | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 13 |
| 25 | Kyle Sieg | RSS Racing | 12 |
| 26 | Josh Williams | DGM Racing x JIM | 11 |
| 27 | Brad Perez | Young's Motorsports | 10 |
| 28 | Taylor Gray | Joe Gibbs Racing | 19 |
| 29 | Will Rodgers | Joey Gase Motorsports | 8 |
| 30 | Connor Mosack | SPS Racing | 0 |
| 31 | Garrett Smithley | SS GreenLight Racing | 6 |
| 32 | Sheldon Creed | Haas Factory Team | 14 |
| 33 | Joey Gase | Joey Gase Motorsports | 4 |
| 34 | Leland Honeyman | DGM Racing x JIM | 0 |
| 35 | Brennan Poole | Alpha Prime Racing | 2 |
| 36 | Josh Bilicki | SS GreenLight Racing | 1 |
| 37 | Dawson Cram | Mike Harmon Racing | 1 |
| 38 | Jake Finch | JR Motorsports | 1 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | 1.320 | 6 |
| 2 | Jesse Love | Richard Childress Racing | 1.075 | 2 |
| 3 | Carson Kvapil | JR Motorsports | 1.074 | 2 |
| 4 | Sheldon Creed | Haas Factory Team | 1.057 | 3 |
| 5 | Corey Day | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.018 | 4 |
| 6 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | 929 | 2 |
| 7 | Brandon Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing | 896 | 1 |
| 8 | Sammy Smith | JR Motorsports | 889 | 0 |
| 9 | Sam Mayer | Haas Factory Team | 884 | 0 |
| 10 | Parker Retzlaff | Viking Motorsports | 825 | 0 |
| 11 | Taylor Gray | Joe Gibbs Racing | 809 | 1 |
| 12 | Brent Crews | Joe Gibbs Racing | 791 | 0 |
| 13 | William Sawalich | Joe Gibbs Racing | 765 | 1 |
| 14 | Rajah Caruth | JR Motorsports | 740 | 0 |
| 15 | Ryan Sieg | RSS Racing | 683 | 1 |
| 16 | Anthony Alfredo | Viking Motorsports | 655 | 0 |
| 17 | Dean Thompson | Sam Hunt Racing | 582 | 0 |
| 18 | Brennan Poole | Alpha Prime Racing | 564 | 0 |
| 19 | Jeremy Clements | Jeremy Clements Racing | 529 | 0 |
| 20 | Harrison Burton | Sam Hunt Racing | 515 | 0 |
| 21 | Jeb Burton | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 477 | 0 |
| 22 | Blaine Perkins | Jordan Anderson Racing | 429 | 0 |
| 23 | Patrick Staropoli | Big Machine Racing | 401 | 0 |
| 24 | Kyle Sieg | RSS Racing | 385 | 0 |
| 25 | Josh Bilicki | SS GreenLight Racing | 345 | 0 |
| 26 | Lavar Scott | Alpha Prime Racing | 327 | 0 |
| 27 | Ryan Ellis | Young's Motorsports | 309 | 0 |
| 28 | Austin Green | Peterson Racing Group | 276 | 0 |
| 29 | Nicholas Sanchez | Peterson Racing Group | 235 | 0 |
| 30 | Garrett Smithley | SS GreenLight Racing | 230 | 0 |
| 31 | Joey Gase | Joey Gase Motorsports | 215 | 0 |
| 32 | Josh Williams | DGM Racing x JIM | 203 | 0 |
| 33 | Mason Maggio | DGM Racing x JIM | 156 | 0 |
| 34 | Andrew Patterson | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 128 | 0 |
| 35 | Alex Labbe | SS GreenLight Racing | 93 | 0 |
| 36 | JJ Yeley | RSS Racing | 83 | 0 |
| 37 | Nathan Byrd | Young's Motorsports | 79 | 0 |
| 38 | Myatt Snider | DGM Racing x JIM | 73 | 0 |
| 39 | Preston Pardus | DGM Racing x JIM | 66 | 0 |
| 40 | Jake Finch | JR Motorsports | 59 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JR Motorsports | 3.797 | 16 |
| 2 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 3.261 | 3 |
| 3 | Richard Childress Racing | 2.011 | 4 |
| 4 | Haas Factory Team | 1.941 | 3 |
| 5 | Viking Motorsports | 1.454 | 0 |
| 6 | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 1.341 | 0 |
| 7 | Sam Hunt Racing | 1.097 | 0 |
| 8 | RSS Racing | 1.088 | 1 |
| 9 | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.018 | 4 |
| 10 | Alpha Prime Racing | 923 | 0 |
| 11 | SS GreenLight Racing | 641 | 0 |
| 12 | DGM Racing x JIM | 588 | 0 |
| 13 | Young's Motorsports | 578 | 0 |
| 14 | Jeremy Clements Racing | 529 | 0 |
| 15 | Peterson Racing Group | 449 | 0 |
| 16 | Joey Gase Motorsports | 443 | 0 |
| 17 | Big Machine Racing | 401 | 0 |
| 18 | Hettinger Racing | 97 | 0 |
| 19 | AM Racing | 81 | 0 |
| 20 | Pardus Racing Inc | 45 | 0 |
| 21 | Barrett Cope Racing | 44 | 0 |
| 22 | Mike Harmon Racing | 33 | 0 |
About this race
On Sunday, 18 October 2026, Phoenix was on the NASCAR Xfinity Series calendar. 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.
Jesse Love (Richard Childress Racing) took the win ahead of Sam Mayer. 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 start?
Phoenix starts on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 00:30 central European time.
Where does Phoenix take place?
The venue is Phoenix Raceway in Avondale.
Where can I watch Phoenix?
In Germany Motorvision+, NASCAR TrackPass carry the broadcast.
Who won Phoenix?
Jesse Love took the win for Richard Childress Racing.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- NASCAR Phoenix - Freeway Insurance 500 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