NASCAR Xfinity - Phoenix II

The Phoenix II NASCAR-XS event at Phoenix International Raceway offers fans a high-speed competition on one of America's most distinctive tracks. This race features 200 laps on the 1-mile dogleg oval, with stages set at 45, 90, and 200 laps. Drivers compete for a substantial purse while navigating the challenging Phoenix Raceway layout, which includes varying banking in the turns - 9 degrees in turns 1-2 and 11 degrees in turns 3-4.

Phoenix International Raceway, located in Avondale, Arizona, has a rich racing history dating back to 1964. The track stands out with its unique dogleg configuration on the backstretch, originally designed to accommodate a road course. The facility seats 42,000 spectators who can watch drivers tackle this demanding circuit.

The Phoenix II race attracts top NASCAR-XS talent, including past participants like Alex Bowman, Aric Almirola, Justin Allgaier, and Brandon Jones. Technical aspects include single-car qualifying, Sunoco Green E15 fuel requirements, and Goodyear tires that must handle the desert conditions.

Phoenix Raceway has evolved significantly since its opening. Originally known as Phoenix International Raceway, it has undergone name changes and major renovations. The track hosted its first NASCAR Cup Series race in 1988 and became home to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race in 2020.

Fans appreciate the unusual features of Phoenix Raceway, such as "Rattlesnake Hill," a viewing area where officials remove rattlesnakes before events. Monument Hill provides spectators with a unique top-down view of the race action. The Phoenix II NASCAR-XS race combines the challenge of a technical track with the beauty of the Arizona desert landscape.