SCHEDULE

Review the event provisional schedule and begin planning your visit to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway. 

Friday

4:30 PM – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – race

Saturday

4:30 PM – NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series – race

Sunday

1:00 PM – NASCAR Cup Series – race

About the NASCAR Cup Series

The NASCAR Cup Series is the top level of stock car racing in the United States. It features the most experienced drivers and best-funded teams, with a schedule of about 36 races across a variety of tracks, including superspeedways, road courses, and short tracks. The season ends with a playoff format involving 16 drivers, culminating in a four-driver championship race. Iconic events like the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 are part of the Cup calendar, and the series is known for its intense competition and large fan base.

About the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series

The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NXS) is NASCAR’s second-tier stock car racing series, positioned just below the premier Cup Series. It’s often viewed as a development league, helping up-and-coming drivers hone their skills before moving up — or offering a successful full-time arena for seasoned drivers.

About the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is one of NASCAR’s three national divisions, alongside the Cup and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. It features powerful, modified pickup trucks competing on a mix of oval and road courses, often delivering close racing and plenty of contact. The series is known for developing young talents who later move up to the higher categories, while also featuring experienced veterans.

About the ARCA Menards Series West

The ARCA Menards Series West is a regional stock car racing championship that serves as one of NASCAR’s official development series. It operates under the ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) banner, which has been part of the NASCAR family since 2018. The series mainly races on the U.S. West Coast and provides a platform for young drivers and smaller teams to gain experience before moving up to higher levels like the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series or the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.