BACK TO GALLERIES

At-track photos: Phoenix

By | Published: November 10, 2017 66

Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

BACK TO GALLERIES

1 of 66

Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 20 Circle K Toyota, celebrates after winning the Can-Am 500 at Phoenix Raceway.

2 of 66

Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

A big burnout for a big win for Kenseth, who announced he would step away from driving in 2018.

3 of 66

Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

'Everybody dreams of going out a winner,' an emotional Kenseth said after the race.

4 of 66

Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images

This victory marks Kenseth's first of the 2017 season.

5 of 66

Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images

This also marks Kenseth's 39th career win in the Monster Energy Series.

6 of 66

Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images

Time to celebrate in Victory Lane!

7 of 66

Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

Ryan Blaney stops by Victory Lane to congratulate Matt Kenseth.

8 of 66

Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images

The No. 20 team celebrates after winning at Phoenix.

9 of 66

Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

Fans help Kenseth celebrate his win in the desert.

10 of 66

Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

Chase Elliott finished second after race-winner Matt Kenseth passed him for the win with 10 laps to go.

11 of 66

Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images

Denny Hamlin's championship hopes go up in smoke after a battle with Chase Elliott that resulted in Hamlin's No. 11 hitting the wall.

12 of 66

Robert Laberge/Getty Images

Hamlin finished 19 points behind Brad Keselowski, giving the No. 2 team the final spot in the Championship 4.

13 of 66

Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images

Dale Jr. signs autographs and takes pictures with fans after finishing 10th at Phoenix.

14 of 66

Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson's 2018 championship hopes were dashed after he blew a tire and hit the wall at Phoenix.

15 of 66

Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images

Johnson after the incident: 'Unfortunately, we won’t have a chance to make eight (championship titles) this year, but we’ll come back next year and try real hard.”

16 of 66

Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images

The team works on the No. 48 Chevrolet in the garage.

17 of 66

Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images

The No. 48 team loads up the car after Johnson's day ended early when he collided with the wall.

18 of 66

Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

Johnson talks with reporters after climbing out of his wrecked No. 48.

19 of 66

Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images

Tough day for Kyle Larson, whose No. 42 Chevrolet blew an engine and was scored 40th.

20 of 66

Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott race each other at Phoenix; both drivers are vying for the final spot in the Championship 4.

21 of 66

Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images

Sweet pre-race moment between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife, Amy. The couple is expecting their first child next year.

22 of 66

Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images

Pre-race good luck kiss for Dale Jr.

23 of 66

Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Ryan Blaney signs autographs for the fans at Phoenix.

24 of 66

Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Fans show their appreciation for Dale Jr. with messages on the track.

25 of 66

Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet, and Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, are introduced prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix.

26 of 66

Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson's crew rolls his No. 48 Chevrolet onto the grid prior to Sunday's Can-Am 500.

27 of 66

Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Starting 'em young: Young fans take a photo in front of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 at Phoenix.

28 of 66

Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images

Actors Jamie Camil (L) and Justin Hartley pose for a picture in the drivers meeting prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix Raceway.

29 of 66

Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Roll out: No. 88 team gets the car ready for 500 miles of racing at Phoenix.

30 of 66

Matt Sullivan | Getty Images

Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 21 SKF/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday.

31 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

William Byron celebrates his fourth NASCAR XFINITY Series win on the Phoenix Raceway frontstretch after the Ticket Galaxy 200. Byron joined Justin Allgaier, Elliott Sadler and Daniel Hemric in the Championship 4 field for next weekend's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

32 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

William Byron lays down a smoky burnout after scoring an XFINITY Series victory at Phoenix Raceway.

33 of 66

Robert Laberge | Getty Images

William Byron adds to his growing collection of winner's stickers on his JR Motorsports No. 9 Chevrolet in Victory Lane at Phoenix Raceway.

34 of 66

Robert Laberge | Getty Images

Elliott Sadler stops for service during Saturday's XFINITY Series race at Phoenix Raceway. Sadler and his JR Motorsports teammates were without their regular pit crews, who were delayed by an aviation issue on the way to Arizona.

35 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Brennan Poole limps back to pit road after a Lap 22 crash that sidelined him at Phoenix Raceway. Poole finished 38th in the 40-car field, falling from postseason contention in the Round of 8 finale.

36 of 66

Matt Sullivan | Getty Images

Daniel Hemric holds his ground during Saturday's Ticket Galaxy 200 at Phoenix Raceway.

37 of 66

Robert Laberge | Getty Images

Cole Custer makes his way through the Phoenix Raceway turns in the Stewart-Haas Racing No. 00 Ford.

38 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Ryan Reed heads a small pack in the Roush Fenway Racing No. 16 Ford at Phoenix Raceway.

39 of 66

Chris Trotman | Getty Images

Pole-starter Erik Jones leads the field into Turn 1 at Phoenix Raceway at the start of the Ticket Galaxy 200 for the XFINITY Series.

40 of 66

Chris Trotman | Getty Images

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title contender Kyle Busch takes a selfie with his Joe Gibbs Racing No. 18 Toyota in the Phoenix Raceway garage.

41 of 66

Robert Laberge | Getty Images

Daniel Suarez navigates a corner near some prickly vegetation during Saturday's first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice at Phoenix Raceway.

42 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson waits to make laps Saturday before Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice at Phoenix Raceway.

43 of 66

Chris Trotman | Getty Images

The Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 Chevrolet in the garage before the opening of Saturday's early Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice at Phoenix Raceway.

44 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin loads into his Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 Toyota for Saturday's first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice at Phoenix Raceway.

45 of 66

Robert Laberge | Getty Images

In the moments before Saturday's early practice at Phoenix Raceway, Trevor Bayne (left) and Dale Earnhardt Jr. talk shop in the garage area.

46 of 66

Chris Trotman | Getty Images

Kevin Harvick chats with his Stewart-Haas Racing crew before Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice Saturday at Phoenix Raceway.

47 of 66

Matt Sullivan | Getty Images

Kyle Busch gears up for the start of early practice Saturday in his No. 18 Toyota at Phoenix Raceway.

48 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Team Penske's Brad Keselowski, left, confers with crew chief Paul Wolfe ahead of Saturday practice at Phoenix Raceway.

49 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 88 Ideal Door/Menards Toyota, and Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 27 Safelite Auto Glass Toyota, crash during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday.

50 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 88 Ideal Door/Menards Toyota, and Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 27 Safelite Auto Glass Toyota, walk to the ambulance after crashing during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday.

51 of 66

Robert Laberge | Getty Images

Cars wreck during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday.

52 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 18 Switch Toyota, crashes during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday.

53 of 66

Robert Laberge | Getty Images

Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 21 ISMConnect Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday.

54 of 66

Chris Trotman | Getty Images

Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 21 ISMConnect Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday.

55 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 21 ISMConnect Chevrolet, doe a burnout after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday.

56 of 66

Robert Laberge | Getty Images

Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 4 Toyota Toyota, and Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 18 Switch Toyota, lead the field to start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday.

57 of 66

Robert Laberge | Getty Images

Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 4 Toyota Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday.

58 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

The setting sun made qualifying Friday evening a challenge for Ryan Blaney and other drivers in Phoenix.

59 of 66

Matt Sullivan | Getty Images

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet, talk to his crew chief, Greg Ives, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix.

60 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Brad Keselowski makes preparations before loading into the Team Penske No. 2 Ford for first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice at Phoenix Raceway.

61 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin waits to load in before Friday's first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice at Phoenix Raceway.

62 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Chase Elliott buckles up at Phoenix Raceway just before the start of opening Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice.

63 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson makes the rounds in the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 Chevrolet during first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice at Phoenix Raceway.

64 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Alex Bowman, racing in the NASCAR XFINITY Series this weekend, signs autographs for fans outside the Phoenix Raceway garage.

65 of 66

Chris Trotman | Getty Images

Dale Earnhardt Jr. wheels the No. 88 Chevrolet out for first practice Friday at Phoenix Raceway.

66 of 66

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Kyle Busch, left, and Martin Truex Jr. chat before first practice Friday at Phoenix Raceway. Both have clinched spots in the Championship 4 next weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.