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NASCAR Cup Series cars battle at Phoenix Raceway during the 2026 Freeway Insurance 500 as the championship standings undergo a major shakeup.

Phoenix Wasn't a Perfect Race, but It Gave NASCAR Exactly What the Chase Needed

Phoenix Raceway still has shortcomings, but the 2026 fall race delivered a dramatic championship shakeup that could define NASCAR's new Chase format.

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18 hours ago5 min read

The Biggest Winners and Losers From NASCAR's Wild Phoenix Chase Race

Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney made major championship gains at Phoenix, while Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin suffered costly tire failures.

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2 days ago4 min read

Kyle Larson's damaged No. 5 Chevrolet is taken to the garage after a right-front tire failure during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway.

How Tire Failures Turned Phoenix Into a NASCAR Championship Disaster

Tire failures for Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin dramatically changed the NASCAR Chase at Phoenix, highlighting the difficult balance between aggressive setups and durability.

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3 days ago4 min read

Corey Heim drives the No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, where he finished fifth after starting 36th.

Corey Heim Is Making It Impossible for NASCAR to Ignore His Cup Series Potential

Corey Heim climbed from 36th to fifth at Phoenix Raceway, delivering another impressive Cup Series performance in a part-time entry for 23XI Racing.

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4 days ago3 min read

Tyler Reddick celebrates his victory in the 2026 Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway after a late tire failure ended Kyle Larson's race.

Tyler Reddick Wins Phoenix Thriller as Kyle Larson’s Championship Lead Nearly Disappears

Tyler Reddick won his sixth race of 2026 at Phoenix, while Kyle Larson's tire failure reduced his NASCAR Chase lead to just five points over Christopher Bell.

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5 days ago4 min read