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Hamlin, Briscoe, Byron, and Larson Set to Battle for NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ – The stage is set for the grand finale of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season as Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, William Byron, and Kyle Larson have secured their spots in the Championship 4. Following last weekend’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, these four drivers will compete for the coveted championship title at Phoenix Raceway this Sunday.

Hamlin and Briscoe had previously locked in their positions, while William Byron clinched his spot with a victory at Martinsville. Kyle Larson secured his place with a narrow 7-point advantage over Christopher Bell.

Race fans can catch all the action live on NBC, Peacock, and HBO Max (for a driver-cam view) on Sunday, November 2nd, starting at 3 p.m. ET. TruTV will air practice and qualifying sessions on Friday and Saturday.

Streaming options include DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, and Peacock. DirecTV offers a comprehensive sports package starting at $80/month, while Peacock provides live sports coverage and a vast library of entertainment for $11/month (ad-supported) or $17/month (ad-free).

The weekend schedule is as follows (all times Eastern):

  • NASCAR Cup Series Championship practice, 5:35 p.m. (truTV)
  • NASCAR Cup Series Championship qualifying, 5 p.m. (truTV)
  • NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway, 3 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, HBO Max)

This marks the culmination of a thrilling 10-race playoff series, including notable races such as the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, and the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The battle for the crown is sure to be an exciting one.

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