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NASCAR Cup Series drama continues this weekend as drivers arrive in the desert for the Straight Talk Wireless 500 in Phoenix.
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Tyler Reddick heads into this race after just making history. With his win at Circuit of the Americas last week, Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR history to win the first three Cup Series races in a season. Even with a 70-point lead in the standings, he might not be the one to watch Sunday.
Last year in Phoenix, Christopher Bell edged Denny Hamlin in a two-lap shootout to win the Shriners Children’s 500. Fans should also look out for drivers like Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson and Joey Logano this weekend, as all have won on this track before.
Who will take the checkered flag on Sunday?
Here’s everything you need to know about the Straight Talk Wireless 500, including TV channel and streaming options for the NASCAR race.
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What channel is NASCAR on today?
The 2026 Straight Talk Wireless 500 will be broadcast nationally on FS1. Cord-cutters and fans without cable can also stream the action live on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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What time does the NASCAR race start today?
The Straight Talk Wireless 500 will get started at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 8. The race will take place at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona.
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Straight Talk Wireless 500 radio coverage
This weekend’s NASCAR race will be broadcast over the airwaves on SiriusXM. Fans can listen to the action on channel 90.
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Straight Talk Wireless 500 starting lineup 2026
Starting pos.
Driver
Car No.
Team
1.
Joey Logano
22
Ford
2.
Kyle Larson
5
Chevrolet
3.
Austin Cindric
2
Ford
4.
Daniel Suarez
7
Chevrolet
5.
Ryan Blaney
12
Ford
6.
Ross Chastain
1
Chevrolet
7.
Carson Hocevar
77
Chevrolet
8.
Tyler Reddick
45
Chevrolet
9.
William Byron
24
Chevrolet
10.
Josh Berry
21
Ford
11.
Denny Hamlin
11
Toyota
12.
Christopher Bell
20
Toyota
13.
Ryan Preece
60
Ford
14.
Ty Gibbs
54
Toyota
15.
John Hunter Nemechek
42
Toyota
16.
Michael McDowell
71
Chevrolet
17.
Chris Buescher
17
Ford
18.
Shane van Gisbergen
97
Chevrolet
19.
Connor Zilisch
88
Chevrolet
20.
Chase Briscoe
19
Toyota
21.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
47
Chevrolet
22.
Riley Herbst
35
Toyota
23.
AJ Allmendinger
16
Chevrolet
24.
Zane Smith
38
Ford
25.
Austin Dillon
3
Chevrolet
26.
Chase Elliott
9
Chevrolet
27.
Austin Hill
33
Chevrolet
28.
Bubba Wallace
23
Toyota
29.
Kyle Busch
8
Chevrolet
30.
Todd Gilliland
34
Ford
31.
Anthony Alfredo
48
Chevrolet
32.
Erik Jones
43
Toyota
33.
Ty Dillon
10
Chevrolet
34.
Cody Ware
51
Chevrolet
35.
Noah Gragson
4
Ford
36.
Cole Kuster
41
Chevrolet
37.
Brad Keselowski (DNP)
6
Ford