The NASCAR Phoenix Raceway schedule 2025 delivers a packed day of racing as Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series teams arrive at the Arizona circuit on Friday, October 31. Fans and teams will experience a full lineup of events, culminating in the critical Truck Series Championship Race as the season nears its end.
Friday’s Full Lineup of NASCAR Events in Arizona
On October 31, 2025, Phoenix Raceway in Avondale becomes the focus of the NASCAR world. The one-mile track serves as the battleground for teams aiming for crucial results in the season’s title-deciding moments. Activities start as early as 10 am ET, as the garages open for the ARCA Menards Series West and the Truck, Xfinity, and Cup Series teams.
During the morning hours, the ARCA Menards Series West gains access to the garage from 10 am ET until 5:30 pm ET, while Truck Series teams occupy their garage allotment between 10 am ET and 1:30 am ET. The Xfinity Series uses the garage from 1:30 pm ET to 7:30 pm ET, and Cup Series operations continue until 9 pm ET.
Practice, Qualifying, and Race Times Confirmed
The scheduled on-track action for Friday is divided among various racing series. The ARCA Series starts the day with practice from 2 pm ET to 2:45 pm ET, then transitions immediately into qualifying from 3 pm ET to 3:20 pm ET. The spotlight then moves to the Truck Series, where qualifying takes place from 3:35 pm ET to 4:25 pm ET. Afterward, Xfinity Series drivers enter practice at 4:35 pm ET, finishing at 5:25 pm ET. Later, Cup Series competitors participate in their own practice session from 5:35 pm ET to 8:25 pm ET.
The primary event—the NASCAR Truck Series Championship Race—starts at 7:30 pm ET and covers 150 laps, totaling 150 miles. This race represents one of the season’s most decisive moments for teams and drivers competing for the title.
Weather Conditions and Broadcast Details
Forecasts for Avondale on race day show partly cloudy skies, with high temperatures reaching up to 89 degrees Fahrenheit and no expected rainfall at the time of the race’s start. Coverage for Friday’s NASCAR Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway will be broadcast on FS1. Meanwhile, fans can listen to live updates through SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Entry List for the Truck Series Championship Race
The entry list for the 2025 Truck Series Championship Race was set ahead of the event, featuring many of the season’s most notable teams and series drivers focused on securing the championship at Phoenix Raceway. The lineup reflects participants who have battled through previous rounds, now aiming for the final victory on the challenging Arizona circuit.
Significance of Friday’s NASCAR Events at Phoenix Raceway
Friday at Phoenix Raceway stands as a crucial chapter for NASCAR, featuring key practice sessions, decisive qualifying rounds, and the anticipated Truck Series Championship Race. This day provides teams and fans with a concentrated period of high-stakes competition as the season nears its conclusion, emphasizing the importance of each session and result in determining the eventual champions for 2025.
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3:34-Cup 60-125-127, 8sets pic.twitter.com/SKluU4ZS3d— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) October 31, 2025
