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The 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 enters this race after 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 may not be the one to watch on Sunday.
Last year in Phoenix, Christopher Bell beat Denny Hamlin in a two-lap shootout to win the Shriners Children’s 500. Fans should also watch out for drivers like Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson and Joey Logano this weekend, as all have won at 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 channels 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 cable-free fans can also stream the action live on Fubowhich offers a free trial.
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What time does the NASCAR race start today?
The Straight Talk Wireless 500 begins 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 on SiriusXM. Fans can tune in to the action on channel 90.
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Starting lineup for the 2026 Straight Talk Wireless 500
|
Pos. departure. |
Driver |
Car number |
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. |
Denis 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. |
Antoine 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 |
