Max Verstappen leads start to finish in Formula 1 as NASCAR heads to Phoenix Raceway

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NASCAR CUP SERIES

The Chase

Freeway Insurance 500

Site: Avondale, Arizona.

Track: Phoenix Raceway.

Race distance: 312 laps, 312 miles.

Schedule: Saturday, practice, 4:30 p.m., qualifying, 5:35 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (USA).

Last year: Ryan Blaney won the season finale, which served as the Championship Round last year, while Kyle Larson finished third to claim his second career series title.

Last race: Chase Briscoe edged teammate Christopher Bell by just 0.029 seconds in a photo finish, securing the closest victory of the season and the second-narrowest margin in Charlotte oval history.

Next race: October 25, Talladega, Alabama.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

NASCAR O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES

The Chase

Timberland PRO 200

Site: Avondale, Arizona.

Track: Phoenix Raceway.

Race distance: 200 laps, 200 miles.

Schedule: Saturday, practice, 2 p.m., qualifying, 3:05 p.m., race, 7:30 p.m. (CW).

Last year: This race served as the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship captured by Jesse Love passing season standout Connor Zilisch with 24 laps remaining before holding off Aric Almirola to win the race.

Last race: Corey Day made a late three-wide pass to overtake Justin Allgaier and beat Jesse Love for his second consecutive victory.

Next race: October 25, Talladega, Alabama.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES

The Chase

Zero Carbon Bioethanol 150 Powered by POET

Site: Avondale, Arizona.

Track: Phoenix Raceway.

Race distance: 150 laps, 150 miles.

Schedule: Friday, practice, 3:30 p.m., qualifying, 4:35 p.m., race, 7:30 p.m. (FS1).

Last year: Corey Heim overcame a late-race setback and charged from 10th place in overtime to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship, beating defending champion Ty Majeski to secure his first series title and a record-setting 12th victory of the season.

Last race: Layne Riggs passed championship leader Kaden Honeycutt with seven laps remaining to win the Ecosave 200, earning his seventh victory of the season and closing to within 17 points of Honeycutt in the standings.

Next race: October 23, Talladega, Alabama.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

FORMULA 1

Last race: Max Verstappen dominated the Singapore Grand Prix, leading from start to finish to claim his first victory at Marina Bay.

Next race: October 25, Austin, Texas.

Online: http://www.formula1.com

NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Last race: Scott McLaughlin won the season finale while Alex Palou secured the championship, tying the series record with his fourth consecutive title.

Next race: Season has concluded.

Online: http://www.indycar.com

NHRA DRAG RACING

Texas NHRA FallNationals

Site: Ennis, Texas.

Track: Texas Motorplex.

Race distance: 1/4 mile.

Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 5:15 p.m., qualifying, 8 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, noon, qualifying, 2:30 p.m.; Sunday, race, noon.

Next race: November 1, Las Vegas

Online: http://www.nhra.com

WORLD OF OUTLAWS

WORLD OF OUTLAWS CUSHION CAPITAL CLASH

WORLD OF OUTLAWS BATTLE AT BELLE CLAIR

Next race: October 23-24.

Online: http://worldofoutlaws.com

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