AVONDALE – The final day of NASCAR at Phoenix Raceway is underway with the Shriners Children’s 500. The race is stacked with former winners like Joey Logano (2020), William Byron (2023) and the favorite entering this year in Christopher Bell (2024). The 30-year-old has a chance to make history on Sunday with a win, being the 19th driver to win three races in a row in NASCAR modern history.
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DEWALT Toyota driver Christopher Bell (20) celebrates winning the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Austin. Syndication: Austin American-Statesman
However, he will be at a disadvantage starting at 11, as the Phoenix Raceway heavily benefits the higher position for drivers. In the top 10 includes notable names like, Arizona native Michael McDowell. There is previous track winners with Chase Elliot in the sixth spot, and Katherine Legge, who is the first woman to compete in NASCAR Phoenix since Danica Patrick.
Mar 8, 2025; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Katherine Legge (78) during practice for the Shrines Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
The 37-driver field is stacked with talent and ensures to cap off what has been a historic weekend at Phoenix Raceway for NASCAR.
NASCAR Shriners Children’s 500 Starting Lineup:
- (24) William Byron, Chevrolet
- (22) Joey Logano, Ford
- (77) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet
- (21) Josh Berry, Ford
- (43) Erik Jones, Toyota
- (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet
- (71) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet
- (7) Justin Haley, Chevrolet
- (45) Tyler Reddick, Toyota
- (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota
- (20) Christopher Bell, Toyota
- (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford
- (17) Chris Buescher, Ford
- (2) Austin Cindric, Ford
- (8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet
- (16) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet
- (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet
- (35) Riley Herbst, Toyota
- (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota
- (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford
- (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet
- (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet
- (41) Cole Custer, Ford
- (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet
- (10) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet
- (38) Zane Smith, Ford
- (34) Todd Gilliland, Ford
- (60) Ryan Preece, Ford
- (88) Shane Van Gisbergen, Chevrolet
- (19) Chase Briscoe, Toyota
- (99) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet
- (48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet
- (4) Noah Gragson, Ford
- (54) Ty Gibbs, Toyota
- (51) Cody Ware, Ford
- (42) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota
- (78) Katherine Legge, Chevrolet
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
