NASCAR Phoenix 2026: Starting Lineup, TV Schedule & Race Info

by Chief Editor

Joey Logano will start from the pole position in the Straight Talk Wireless 500 NASCAR Cup Series race on March 8 at Phoenix Raceway.

NASCAR Phoenix TV Schedule, Start Time

  • Green Flag Time: Approx. 2:40 p.m. CT on Sunday, March 8
  • Track: Phoenix Raceway (1-mile oval) in Avondale, Arizona
  • Length: 312 laps, 312 miles
  • Stages: 60 laps, 125 laps, 127 laps
  • TV coverage: FOX Sports 1
  • Radio: MRN
  • Streaming: Watch FREE on Fubo; FOX One app; HBO MAX app for in-car cameras (subscription required); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)

Kyle Larson will start alongside Logano in the second position. Tyler Reddick will start in the 8th position and is attempting to win his fourth consecutive race. Anthony Alfredo is substituting for Alex Bowman in the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

Did You Know? Team Penske is celebrating its 60th anniversary racing season.
Expert Insight: A strong showing from Team Penske, with three cars starting in the top five, suggests the team has optimized its setup for the Phoenix Raceway track conditions. This could indicate a competitive advantage during the race, but consistent performance across all 312 laps will be crucial for a successful outcome.

Straight Talk Wireless 500 Starting Lineup

Row 1

1. Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford

2. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Row 2

3. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford

4. Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Row 3

5. Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford

6. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

Row 4

7. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

8. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota

Row 5

9. William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

10. Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford

Row 6

11. Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

12. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Row 7

13. Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford

14. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Row 8

15. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota

16. Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Row 9

17. Chris Buescher, No. 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford

18. Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

Row 10

19. Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

20. Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Row 11

21. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet

22. Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota

Row 12

23. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet

24. Zane Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford

Row 13

25. Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

26. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Row 14

27. Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

28. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota

Row 15

29. Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

30. Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford

Row 16

31. Anthony Alfredo, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

32. Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota

Row 17

33. Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet

34. Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet

Row 18

35. Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford

36. Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet

Row 19

37. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the race start?

The green flag is scheduled to drop at approximately 2:40 p.m. CT on Sunday, March 8.

Where is the race being held?

The Straight Talk Wireless 500 will be held at Phoenix Raceway, a 1-mile oval in Avondale, Arizona.

How many laps will be run in the race?

The race will consist of 312 laps.

With a strong starting position secured, what factors might prove decisive for Joey Logano as the race unfolds?

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