How to watch the NASCAR championship race
The NASCAR championship race is held annually at Phoenix Raceway to conclude the NASCAR Cup Series. Like any race event, there are a lot of questions about the NASCAR championship race. We’ll answer them all below.
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When is the NASCAR championship race?
The 2023 NASCAR championship race is on Sunday, November 5. Spectators will see racers complete 312 laps, traveling for 312 miles in one afternoon.
What time does the NASCAR championship race start?
The NASCAR championship race begins at 3 PM ET on Sunday after NASCAR’s opening ceremony.
What channel is the NASCAR championship race on?
You can watch the NASCAR championship race on TV via the NBC channel.
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How to stream the NASCAR championship race?
The NASCAR championship race will be telecasted on NBC on cable, but viewers can tune in on several devices. This includes cable TV and streaming.
Below are the top options available to watch the event:
Streaming the NASCAR championship race via VPN?
Those looking to watch the NASCAR championship race outside of the United States will need access to a VPN (Virtual Private Network). One of the most common options available is ExpressVPN. You will still need access to FuboTV, Sling TV, or Hulu + Live TV, but you can connect via a private network and hide your location with ExpressVPN.
How long does the NASCAR championship race last?
The NASCAR championship race typically lasts approximately three hours in time. But there is always a chance of caution or red flags. This year’s race should be expected to last a similar length, barring any unforeseen incidents.
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Where is the NASCAR championship race in 2023?
The NASCAR championship race will once again be in Avondale, Arizona at the Phoenix Raceway. The race has never been held anywhere else, with the Phoenix Raceway serving as its permanent home.
When is NASCAR championship race qualifying?
The qualifying session for the NASCAR championship race will take place on Saturday, November 4.
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NASCAR championship race schedule
Here’s everything we know about the NASCAR championship race schedule for the 2023 season.
Sunday, November 5:
- 3:00 PM ET: NASCAR championship race
NASCAR championship race lineup
The NASCAR championship race’s lineup has not yet been unveiled.
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How much are NASCAR championship race tickets?
Tickets to attend the NASCAR championship race start at $60 for adults and $10 for those 17 and under. More information about ticket availability can be found on their website here.
NASCAR championship race winners
There have been several previous NASCAR championship race winners in the event’s historic past. Here’s a complete list of the all-time NASCAR championship race winners.
Past winners of the NASCAR championship race
Year | Driver | Team |
---|---|---|
1949 | Red Byron | Raymond Parks |
1950 | Bill Rexford | Julian Buesink |
1951 | Herb Thomas | Herb Thomas |
1952 | Tim Flock | Ted Chester |
1953 | Herb Thomas | Herb Thomas |
1954 | Lee Petty | Petty Enterprises |
1955 | Tim Flock | Carl Kiekhaefer |
1956 | Buck Baker | Carl Kiekhaefer |
1957 | Buck Baker | Buck Baker |
1958 | Lee Petty | Petty Enterprises |
1959 | Lee Petty | Petty Enterprises |
1960 | Rex White | Rex White |
1961 | Ned Jarrett | Ned Jarrett |
1962 | Joe Weatherly | Bud Moore |
1963 | Joe Weatherly | Bud Moore |
1964 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
1965 | Ned Jarrett | Bondy Long |
1966 | David Pearson | Cotton Owens |
1967 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
1968 | David Pearson | Holman-Moody |
1969 | David Pearson | Holman-Moody |
1970 | Bobby Isaac | Nord Krauskopf |
1971 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
1972 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
1973 | Benny Parsons | L.G. DeWitt |
1974 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
1975 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
1976 | Cale Yarborough | Junior Johnson & Associates |
1977 | Cale Yarborough | Junior Johnson & Associates |
1978 | Cale Yarborough | Junior Johnson & Associates |
1979 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
1980 | Dale Earnhardt | Osterlund Racing |
1981 | Darrell Waltrip | Junior Johnson & Associates |
1982 | Darrell Waltrip | Junior Johnson & Associates |
1983 | Bobby Allison | DiGard Motorsports |
1984 | Terry Labonte | Hagan Racing |
1985 | Darrell Waltrip | Junior Johnson & Associates |
1986 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing |
1987 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing |
1988 | Bill Elliott | Melling Racing |
1989 | Rusty Wallace | Blue Max Racing |
1990 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing |
1991 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing |
1992 | Alan Kulwicki | AK Racing |
1993 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing |
1994 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing |
1995 | Jeff Gordon | Hendrick Motorsports |
1996 | Terry Labonte | Hendrick Motorsports |
1997 | Jeff Gordon | Hendrick Motorsports |
1998 | Jeff Gordon | Hendrick Motorsports |
1999 | Dale Jarrett | Robert Yates Racing |
2000 | Bobby Labonte | Joe Gibbs Racing |
2001 | Jeff Gordon | Hendrick Motorsports |
2002 | Tony Stewart | Joe Gibbs Racing |
2003 | Matt Kenseth | Roush Racing |
2004 | Kurt Busch | Roush Racing |
2005 | Tony Stewart | Joe Gibbs Racing |
2006 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports |
2007 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports |
2008 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports |
2009 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports |
2010 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports |
2011 | Tony Stewart | Stewart-Haas Racing |
2012 | Brad Keselowski | Penske Racing |
2013 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports |
2014 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart-Haas Racing |
2015 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing |
2016 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports |
2017 | Martin Truex Jr. | Furniture Row Racing |
2018 | Joey Logano | Team Penske |
2019 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing |
2020 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports |
2021 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports |
2022 | Joey Logano | Team Penske |