NASCAR Heads to Phoenix for Xfinity and Cup Series Action

This weekend, the NASCAR action continues its “West Coast Swing” and shifts to Phoenix Raceway for an exciting doubleheader featuring the Xfinity Series and Cup Series. The 1-mile oval will host two marquee events, promising thrilling racing action for fans.

Xfinity Series: Call811.com Every Dig. Every Time 200 (Saturday, 4:30 PM ET, FS1)

The Xfinity Series drivers will kick off the weekend on Saturday with the Call811.com Every Dig. Every Time 200. This 200-lap race on the challenging Phoenix Raceway will test the skills of the up-and-coming talents in the series.

Favorites: With his win last year in the spring at Phoenix, which was his first win, Sammy Smith enters as the favorite. However, veterans like Justin Allgaier and Austin Hill cannot be counted out on this demanding track. Keep an eye on Sheldon Creed and Riley Herbst, who have shown impressive pace this season.

Cup Series: Shriners Children’s 500 (Sunday, 3:30 PM ET, FOX)

The main event of the weekend is the Shriners Children’s 500, where the Cup Series stars will battle it out for 312 grueling laps on Sunday afternoon. Phoenix Raceway has produced some memorable finishes in recent years, and this race is sure to deliver more high-octane drama.

Favorites: Defending race winner William Byron will be among the favorites, along with the consistently strong Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson. Kyle Busch and Ross Chastain have also shown impressive speed this season and could contend for the win. However, with the unpredictable nature of Phoenix Raceway, surprises are always possible.

While the Truck Series is off this weekend, the Xfinity and Cup Series races promise to provide plenty of excitement for NASCAR fans. Tune in to FS1 on Saturday and FOX on Sunday to catch all the action from Phoenix Raceway.

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