Track
Phoenix
Freeway Insurance 500 2026 start time
The 2026 Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix starts Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 PM EDT on USA: 312 laps (312 miles) at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona.
Laps
312
Distance
312 mi
TV (US)
USA
Freeway Insurance 500 start time in US time zones
| Eastern | 3:00 PM EDT |
|---|---|
| Central | 2:00 PM CDT |
| Mountain | 1:00 PM MDT |
| Pacific | 12:00 PM PDT |
| At the track (Avondale, Arizona) | 12:00 PM MST |
| UTC | 7:00 PM UTC |
About the race
- Track: Phoenix Raceway, Avondale, Arizona
- Race 33 of 36 in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, Chase race 7 of 10
- Stages: 60 / 125 / 127 laps
- Radio: MRN
- Also at Phoenix in 2026: Straight Talk Wireless 500
Freeway Insurance 500 — FAQ
What time does the Freeway Insurance 500 start?
The 2026 Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix is scheduled for Sunday, October 18: 3:00 PM EDT, 2:00 PM CDT, 1:00 PM MDT, 12:00 PM PDT. That's 12:00 PM MST local time at the track.
What channel is the Freeway Insurance 500 on?
USA has the TV coverage in the US, with radio on MRN.
How many laps is the Freeway Insurance 500?
312 laps, 312 miles, run in stages of 60, 125, 127 laps.
Is the Freeway Insurance 500 a playoff race?
Yes. It's race 7 of the 2026 Chase, the 10-race postseason with no eliminations that decides the Cup champion on points.
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