{"id":931938,"date":"2026-10-13T21:44:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T21:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/931938\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T21:44:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T21:44:09","slug":"max-verstappen-leads-start-to-finish-in-formula-1-as-nascar-heads-to-phoenix-raceway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/931938\/","title":{"rendered":"Max Verstappen leads start to finish in Formula 1 as NASCAR heads to Phoenix Raceway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">All Times Eastern<\/p>\n<p>NASCAR <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/cup-series\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CUP<\/a> SERIES<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">The Chase<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Freeway Insurance 500<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Site: Avondale, Arizona. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Track: Phoenix Raceway. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Race distance: 312 laps, 312 miles. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Schedule: Saturday, practice, 4:30 p.m., qualifying, 5:35 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (USA). <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Last year: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/ryan-blaney-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ryan Blaney<\/a> won the season finale, which served as the Championship Round last year, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/kyle-larson-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kyle Larson<\/a> finished third to claim his second career series title.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Last race: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/chase-briscoe-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Briscoe<\/a> edged teammate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/christopher-bell-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Christopher Bell<\/a> by just 0.029 seconds in a photo finish, securing the closest victory of the season and the second-narrowest margin in Charlotte oval history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Next race: October 25, Talladega, Alabama. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Online: http:\/\/www.nascar.com<\/p>\n<p>NASCAR O&#8217;REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">The Chase<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Timberland PRO 200<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Site: Avondale, Arizona.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Track: Phoenix Raceway. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Race distance: 200 laps, 200 miles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Schedule: Saturday, practice, 2 p.m., qualifying, 3:05 p.m., race, 7:30 p.m. (CW).<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Last year: This race served as the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship captured by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/jesse-love-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jesse Love<\/a> passing season standout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/connor-zilisch-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Connor Zilisch<\/a> with 24 laps remaining before holding off <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/aric-almirola-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aric Almirola<\/a> to win the race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Last race: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/corey-day-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Corey Day<\/a> made a late three-wide pass to overtake <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/justin-allgaier-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Justin Allgaier<\/a> and beat Jesse Love for his second consecutive victory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Next race: October 25, Talladega, Alabama. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Online: http:\/\/www.nascar.com<\/p>\n<p>NASCAR CRAFTSMAN <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/truck-series\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TRUCK<\/a> SERIES<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">The Chase<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Zero Carbon Bioethanol 150 Powered by POET<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Site: Avondale, Arizona.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Track: Phoenix Raceway. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Race distance: 150 laps, 150 miles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Schedule: Friday, practice, 3:30 p.m., qualifying, 4:35 p.m., race, 7:30 p.m. (FS1).<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Last year: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/corey-heim-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Corey Heim<\/a> overcame a late-race setback and charged from 10th place in overtime to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship, beating defending champion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/ty-majeski-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ty Majeski<\/a> to secure his first series title and a record-setting 12th victory of the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Last race: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/layne-riggs-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Layne Riggs<\/a> passed championship leader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nascar\/kaden-honeycutt-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kaden Honeycutt<\/a> with seven laps remaining to win the Ecosave 200, earning his seventh victory of the season and closing to within 17 points of Honeycutt in the standings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Next race: October 23, Talladega, Alabama. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Online: http:\/\/www.nascar.com<\/p>\n<p>FORMULA 1<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Last race: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/motor\/max-verstappen-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Max Verstappen<\/a> dominated the Singapore Grand Prix, leading from start to finish to claim his first victory at Marina Bay. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Next race: October 25, Austin, Texas. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Online: http:\/\/www.formula1.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Last race: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/motor\/scott-mclaughlin-2-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Scott McLaughlin<\/a> won the season finale while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/motor\/alex-palou-driver\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Palou<\/a> secured the championship, tying the series record with his fourth consecutive title.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Next race: Season has concluded. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Online: http:\/\/www.indycar.com<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/motor\/nhra\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NHRA<\/a> DRAG RACING<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Texas NHRA FallNationals<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Site: Ennis, Texas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Track: Texas Motorplex.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Race distance: 1\/4 mile.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 5:15 p.m., qualifying, 8 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, noon, qualifying, 2:30 p.m.; Sunday, race, noon. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Next race: November 1, Las Vegas<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Online: http:\/\/www.nhra.com<\/p>\n<p>WORLD OF OUTLAWS<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">WORLD OF OUTLAWS CUSHION CAPITAL CLASH<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">WORLD OF OUTLAWS BATTLE AT BELLE CLAIR<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Next race: October 23-24. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">Online: http:\/\/worldofoutlaws.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">_____<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-baabd5ed=\"\">AP auto racing: https:\/\/apnews.com\/apf-AutoRacing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES The Chase Freeway Insurance 500 Site: Avondale, Arizona. Track: Phoenix Raceway. 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