NASCAR multi-series racing at Phoenix Raceway

NASCAR is holding a multi-series racing weekend at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona, featuring the Craftsman Truck Series, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and the Cup Series. The event concludes Sunday with the Freeway Insurance 500.

In the Cup Series championship standings, Kyle Larson holds a 49-point lead over Denny Hamlin. Chase Briscoe has moved into the top five following wins at Charlotte and Las Vegas, supported by a pit crew that recorded the three fastest four-tire pit stops in history during recent races.

During a 50-minute practice session for the Freeway Insurance 500, Ryan Blaney recorded the fastest lap. Driving the No. 12 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Blaney is currently fifth in the Chase standings and is attempting a season sweep at the 1.022-mile trioval. Other notable practice performers included Carson Hocevar in second and Joey Logano in third.

Championship leader Kyle Larson finished 13th in the session, potentially offering contenders a chance to close the points gap. Additionally, Erik Jones experienced a tire failure during practice that forced him to limp his car to pit road.