The NASCAR Cup Series is gearing up for a pivotal showdown at Phoenix Raceway, a track long regarded as a measuring stick for championship contenders. But this time, there’s a fresh wrinkle in the mix.
Sunday’s 312-lap battle will mark the debut of option tires on the 1-mile oval. This softer compound turned heads last season at North Wilkesboro’s All-Star Race and Richmond Raceway’s August event, earning praise from drivers who enjoyed the extra grip and strategy shake-ups.
Some even pushed for these tires to be used in last year’s championship race at Phoenix, but NASCAR and Goodyear opted to hold off. Now, the experiment is officially underway. If the option tires prove to be a hit, they could become the standard compound for the 2025 season finale.
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The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the 2025 Shriners Children’s 500, including TV Channel, streaming options, radio station and starting grid.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Phoenix Raceway (1-mile road course) in Arizona
- Date: Sunday, March 9
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET or 12:30 p.m. PT
- Length: 312 laps, 312 miles | Stages: 45 laps, 20 laps, 25 laps
The Phoenix Race is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 9. The race will be held at Phoenix Raceway in Arizona.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV channel: FS1
- Live stream: Fubo
The Shriners Children’s 500 will be broadcast nationally on FS1 in the United States. Streaming options include the FOX Sports app.
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NASCAR radio station for Shriners Children’s 500
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NASCAR Phoenix starting lineup 2025
| Starting pos. | Driver | Car No. | Team |
| 1. | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Mavis Brakes Plus Toyota |
| 2. | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Monster Energy Toyota |
| 3. | Chase Elliott | 9 | Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet |
| 4. | Erik Jones | 43 | Family Dollar Toyota |
| 5. | William Byron | 24 | RaptorTough.com Chevrolet |
| 6. | Tyler Reddick | 45 | Mobil 1 Toyota |
| 7. | Noah Gragson | 10 | SERVPRO Ford |
| 8. | Chase Briscoe | 14 | Mahindra Tractors Ford |
| 9. | Michael McDowell | 34 | Horizon Hobby Ford |
| 10. | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Delaware Life Chevrolet |
| 11. | Martin Truex Jr. | 19 | Bass Pro Shops Toyota |
| 12. | Ross Chastain | 1 | Kubota Chevrolet |
| 13. | Christopher Bell | 20 | Rheem Toyota |
| 14. | Chris Buescher | 17 | BuildSubmarines.com Ford |
| 15. | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Freeway Insurance Chevrolet |
| 16. | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Advance Auto Parts Ford |
| 17. | Kyle Larson | 5 | Valvoline Chevrolet |
| 18. | Brad Keselowski | 6 | Consumer Cellular Ford |
| 19. | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Albertson’s Toyota |
| 20. | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | Fry’s/Coca-Cola Spiced Chevrolet |
| 21. | Daniel Hemric | 31 | Poppy Bank Chevrolet |
| 22. | Bubba Wallace | 23 | U.S. Air Force Toyota |
| 23. | Joey Logano | 22 | Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford |
| 24. | Harrison Burton | 21 | Draiver Ford |
| 25. | Alex Bowman | 48 | Ally Best Friends Chevrolet |
| 26. | Derek Kraus | 16 | Western States Flooring Chevrolet |
| 27. | Ryan Preece | 41 | United Rentals Ford |
| 28. | Zane Smith | 71 | Focused Health Chevrolet |
| 29. | Todd Gilliland | 38 | gener8tor Ford |
| 30. | Austin Dillon | 3 | Morgan & Morgan Chevrolet |
| 31. | Kyle Busch | 8 | zone Chevrolet |
| 32. | Kaz Grala | 15 | N29 Capital Partners Ford |
| 33. | Justin Haley | 51 | Fraternal Order of Eagles Ford |
| 34. | Austin Cindric | 2 | Menards/Duracell Ford |
| 35. | Corey LaJoie | 7 | Group 1001 Chevrolet |
| 36. | Josh Berry | 4 | SunnyD Ford |
NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Phoenix
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | William Byron | 116 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | 114 |
| 3 | Tyler Reddick | 111 |
| 4 | Christopher Bell | 95 |
| 5 | Chase Elliott | 95 |
| 6 | Bubba Wallace | 94 |
| 7 | Alex Bowman | 87 |
| 8 | Michael McDowell | 85 |
| 9 | Kyle Busch | 81 |
| 10 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 80 |
NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Mar. 9 | Shriners Children’s 500 | Phoenix Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Mar. 16 | Pennzoil 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Mar. 23 | Straight Talk Wireless 400 | Homestead-Miami Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Mar. 30 | Cook Out 400 | Martinsville Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Apr. 6 | Goodyear 400 | Darlington Raceway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Apr. 13 | Food City 500 | Bristol Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Apr. 27 | Jack Link’s 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 4 | Wurth 400 | Texas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 11 | AdventHealth 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 18 | NASCAR All-Star Open | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 18 | NASCAR All-Star Race | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 8 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 25 | Coca-Cola 600 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 6 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 1 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Nashville | Nashville Superspeedway | 7 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 8 | Firekeepers Casino 400 | Michigan International Speedway | 2 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 15 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Mexico City | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | 3 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 22 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Pocono | Pocono Raceway | 2 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 28 | Quaker State 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 6 | Grant Park 165 | Chicago Street Race | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 13 | Toyota/Save Mart 350 | Sonoma Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 20 | Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | Dover Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 27 | Brickyard 400 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Aug. 3 | Iowa Corn 350 | Iowa Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 10 | Go Bowling at The Glen | Watkins Glen International | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 16 | Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Aug. 31 | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 7 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 13 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 21 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 28 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
