During NASCAR's championship weekend at Phoenix, three champions will be crowned, with the Cup Series Championship Race taking center stage on Sunday.
The drivers eying for the Cup Series title are Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, and William Byron. Blaney has the opportunity to become the first repeat champion in the 16-driver playoff era, while Logano could join an elite group as the 10th driver in history to win three Cup Series titles. Reddick and Byron are both looking to secure their first-ever Cup Series championship.
The Truck Series champion will be determined on Friday, with Grant Enfinger, Christian Eckes, Corey Heim, and Ty Majeski in contention for the title. While each of these drivers has had strong performances during the season, none has won a Truck Series championship yet.
The Xfinity Series championship will be decided on Saturday, with Justin Allgaier, Cole Custer, Austin Hill, and AJ Allmendinger battling for the title. Custer aims to defend his championship, while Allgaier is seeking his first Xfinity Series title. Hill is making his debut in the Championship 4, and Allmendinger could bolster his Hall of Fame case with a victory.
Here’s the full on-track schedule for Phoenix:
Saturday, November 9
3 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying (USA Network)
4 p.m. — NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying (USA Network)
6 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race (200 laps, 200 miles) (CW Network; Watch FREE on Fubo)
Sunday, November 10
2 p.m. — NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race (312 laps, 312 miles) (NBC; Watch FREE on Fubo)
About the Four racers and their journeys
Joey Logano: The 2018 and 2022 Cup champion was the first to secure a spot in the Championship 4 by winning the Round of 8 opener at Las Vegas on October 20. Logano has now made it to the title race in every even-numbered year since the playoffs began in 2014.
Tyler Reddick: In his fifth full-time Cup season, Reddick earned his spot in the Championship 4 after winning the Round of 8 race at Homestead-Miami on October 27. This will be his first appearance in the Championship 4.
Ryan Blaney: The reigning champion, Blaney clinched his Championship 4 berth by winning at Martinsville Speedway on November 3. This marks his second consecutive appearance in the final four.
William Byron: Byron secured his place in the Championship 4 based on points, finishing four ahead of Christopher Bell after Bell was penalized for a safety violation at Martinsville. It will be Byron's second straight appearance in the final four.
