Shriners Children's 500

SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2025 | 3:30 PM ET

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Sunday’s Shriners Children’s 500 NASCAR Cup Series event marks the 56th race hosted by Phoenix Raceway in the series’ history.  The 1-mile, low-banked tri-oval located in Avondale, Arizona has an asphalt racing surface with 8 degrees of banking in turns one and two, 11 degrees in turns three and four, and 3 degrees on the backstretch.  The track first opened in 1964, with the Cup Series holding its inaugural Cup Series race in 1988 with Alan Kulwicki as the winner.

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Phoenix FAQs

How many laps is the Shriners Children’s 500?

Phoenix Raceway is 1 mile (1.6 km) long and the Shriners Children’s 500 will be a 312-mile race that requires 312 laps to complete.

Who won the 2024 Shriners Children’s 500?

In 2024 Christopher Bell won the Shriners Children’s 500.

What date is the 2025 Shriners Children’s 500?

Sunday March, 9th

What time is the 2025 Shriners Children’s 500?

The Shriners Children’s 500 will be at 3:30 PM ET

What channel is the Shriners Children’s 500?

The 2025 Shriners Children’s 500 start time is 3:30 p.m. ET Sunday, Mar. 9th. FS1 will broadcast the Shriners Children’s 500 with radio coverage from MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Where is the Shriners Children’s 500 located?

The Shriners Children’s 500 is a 500-kilometer-long NASCAR Cup Series motor race held annually at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona.

How many miles is the Shriners Children’s 500?

The Shriners Children’s 500 is 312 miles ( 502.15 Km ).
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All-time wins: Phoenix Raceway

Check out the complete list of winners in the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix Raceway, beginning with the first race in 1988. Kevin Harvick has the most wins in track history, as well as perhaps the best finish -- shown here edging Carl Edwards by a nose in 2016.

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