NASCAR announced today that it’s once again bringing two NASCAR weekends to Phoenix Raceway in 2026.
The track’s first NASCAR weekend next year is set for March 7-8. The action begins on Saturday, March 7, with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series as the sport’s future stars continue to prime themselves for the season ahead. On Sunday, March 8, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will vie for a key early-season win that locks them into the Cup Series Playoffs in the Shriners Children’s 500.
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NASCAR will return with all three of its national series on Oct. 16-18 as Phoenix Raceway hosts the opening races of the NASCAR Playoffs’ penultimate round in all three national series. The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will open the weekend on Friday, Oct. 16, followed by the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday, Oct. 17. The NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 race will commence on Sunday, Oct. 18.
“We are excited to have two bring two competitive race weekends return to Phoenix Raceway next season,” said Phoenix Raceway President Latasha Causey. “We have a world-class facility supported by world-class fans who know that March and October are perfect times of the year to enjoy NASCAR racing in The Valley. This will be another incredible race weekend experience at Phoenix Raceway.”
Only a scant number of tickets remain available for the upcoming 2025 NASCAR Championship Weekend, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, at Phoenix Raceway. The action on Friday, Oct. 31, includes the ARCA Menards Series West championship race, the Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 100, and the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race. On Saturday, Nov. 1, the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race caps a day that also includes Cup Series practice and qualifying.
On Sunday, Nov. 2, the 2025 Cup Series Championship race will close the season in exciting fashion. Fans are encouraged to visit www.phoenixraceway.com to secure their seats while supplies last.
