Freeway Insurance 500

Experience the thunder of the NASCAR Cup Series as the world's best stock car drivers push machine and nerve to the absolute limit at the iconic Phoenix Raceway. The Freeway Insurance 500 on October 18, 2026 delivers a full afternoon of wheel-to-wheel combat on one of NASCAR's most beloved one-mile oval circuits, where the desert heat, tight corners, and strategic pit calls combine to produce some of the most dramatic finishes in motorsport. Phoenix Raceway's intimate D-shaped oval places fans closer to the action than almost anywhere else on the Cup Series calendar. Feel the ground shake as engines roar past at nearly 200 miles per hour, smell the burning rubber from aggressive tire strategies, and witness the split-second decisions that separate champions from the rest of the field. With hundreds of laps of relentless competition, every restart is a fresh chance for the unexpected. Whether you're a lifelong NASCAR devotee or a first-time race fan, the Freeway Insurance 500 offers a sensory experience unlike any other spectator sport. Arrive early to explore the garage area, catch driver appearances, and soak in the pre-race festivities before the green flag drops and the roar of 40 high-powered machines ignites the Arizona afternoon sky.