Led by Ryan Preece and the No. 60 RFK Racing group, teams on alternate strategies made some gains on Goodyear's option tires at Phoenix.
Spire's Motorsports' No.71 entry, Michael McDowell faced a significant setback ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series race day, causing him to lose his car chief.
Christopher Bell secured his third in a row Cup Series race win at Phoenix, narrowly edging out Denny Hamlin who had something to say about the race.
Christopher Bell secured the 10th victory of his NASCAR Cup Series career with a narrow win in the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway.
With a tire "option" in place, all signs point to what should be one of the most unpredictable and entertaining NASCAR Cup Series events.
Aric Almirola is the winner in his overtime NASCAR XFinity series victory at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale on March 8, 2025.