The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season shifts gears this weekend, moving from Martinsville Speedway, the iconic short track, to the Phoenix Raceway, an intermediate one-mile-long track, for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race. This 36th points-paying event of the season will serve as the thrilling title-decider, promising intense action from start to finish.
This marks the eighth time Next Gen cars will compete at Phoenix Raceway since their introduction, adding another layer of excitement and intrigue. Coming off the high-speed battles at Martinsville, fans and drivers alike will be keen to see how the competitors adapt to the unique challenges presented by Phoenix.
A total of thirty-seven NASCAR Cup Series drivers are set to take the green flag on Sunday, November 2, 2025. They will battle over 312 laps, covering 312 miles, all in pursuit of the coveted championship title. The weekend promises a packed schedule full of practice sessions, qualifying, and ultimately the championship race itself.
### Weekend Schedule
– **Friday, October 31, 2025**
– 5:35 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series Practice
– **Saturday, November 1, 2025**
– 5:00 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying
### How to Watch the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race Qualifying at Phoenix Raceway
Fans around the world can tune in to watch the qualifying sessions live, with broadcast and streaming options available in multiple regions:
– **United States:** Qualifying will be streamed live on truTV at 5:00 p.m. ET.
– **Canada:** Viewers can catch qualifying on TSN at 5:00 p.m. ET.
– **India:** Indian fans can watch the qualifying race live through streaming services such as Hulu TV, YouTube TV, and dd12stream.com (via VPN). The broadcast begins at 2:30 a.m. IST on Sunday, November 3.
– **Sub-Saharan Africa:** The race will be broadcast on SuperSport starting at 11:00 p.m. GMT on Saturday.
– **Australia:** Australian audiences can enjoy the qualifying on Fox Sports Australia at 8:00 a.m. ACT on Sunday.
### Championship Race Final 4 Drivers
Four elite drivers have secured their spots in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race:
– Joe Gibbs Racing: Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin
– Hendrick Motorsports: William Byron and Kyle Larson
Briscoe, Hamlin, and Byron earned their places in the Final 4 by clinching victories in the Round of 8, leaving fans eager to see how the championship battle unfolds at Phoenix Raceway.
Stay tuned for an electrifying weekend of racing as the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season comes to a dramatic close!
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