NASCAR Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway: Larson and Byron Media Day Highlights

Phoenix Raceway is hosting the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 this weekend, with Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, and William Byron vying for the title. Media day provided fans with a glimpse into the drivers’ preparations and mindsets heading into the final race.

The Saturday schedule is packed with action, starting with the ARCA Menards West Series race at 1:30 p.m. ET. Xfinity Series qualifying follows at 3:30 p.m. ET, leading into the Xfinity Series race at 7:30 p.m. ET. Cup Series qualifying will set the stage for Sunday’s championship race, beginning at 5 p.m. ET.

Why this matters: The Championship 4 race is the culmination of the NASCAR season, determining the champion. The media day events and practice sessions offer insights into each team's strategy and car performance, setting expectations for an exciting weekend of racing.

The Championship 4 drivers are Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, William Byron, and Kyle Larson.

Saturday includes the ARCA West Series race (1:30 p.m. ET), Xfinity Series qualifying (3:30 p.m. ET), Cup Series qualifying (5 p.m. ET), and the Xfinity Series race (7:30 p.m. ET).

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