| NASCAR Cup Series | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Phoenix Raceway |
| Location | Avondale, Arizona, United States |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
Stock car racing events in the NASCAR Cup Series have been held annually at the Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona, since 1988.
Both races are 312 laps and 312 miles (502.115 km) each. Phoenix received a second date beginning in 2005 part of a NASCAR schedule realignment. It is one of the many NASCAR races run with a length measured in kilometers.
| Corporate sponsor | Straight Talk Wireless |
|---|---|
| First race | 2005 |
| Distance | 312 mi (502.115 km) |
| Laps | 312 Stage 1: 60 Stage 2: 125 Final stage: 127 |
| Previous names | Subway Fresh 500 (2005–2006) Subway Fresh Fit 500 (2007–2009, 2011–2013) Subway Fresh Fit 600 (2010) The Profit on CNBC 500 (2014) CampingWorld.com 500 (2015) Good Sam 500 (2016) Camping World 500 (2017) TicketGuardian 500 (2018–2019) FanShield 500 (2020) Instacart 500 (2021) Ruoff Mortgage 500 (2022) United Rentals Work United 500 (2023) Shriners Children's 500 (2024–2025) |
| Most wins (driver) | Kevin Harvick (5) |
| Most wins (team) | Stewart–Haas Racing (6) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Chevrolet (12) |
The Straight Talk Wireless 500 is a NASCAR Cup Series race held at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Ryan Blaney is the defending race winner, having won the event in 2026.

As part of the 2005 schedule changes, a second date was awarded to what was then Phoenix International Raceway in the spring. Subway would be the title sponsor of the new race, with the name being the "Subway Fresh 500". Subway later added the word "Fit" to the sponsorship to promote its Fresh Fit combo choices.
With the new 2010 NASCAR start time rule change that starts races only at 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 7:30 pm Eastern Time, track officials were concerned that the new start time (45 minutes earlier than in the past) would put the majority of the race in the day instead of the planned night. At that time of year in Phoenix, sunset takes place at roughly 7:00 pm MST (because Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, this is the same as Pacific Daylight Time). As a result, the race was stretched to 600 km (372.8 mi) so that the extra 100 km (62.1 mi) would take place during the day, and most of the race would still take place at night as planned.
The race saw three changes in 2011. After only one year as a 600 km race, the race returned to 500 km and 312 laps that year, it was moved from Saturday to Sunday, it was run entirely during the daytime for the first time, and it became the second race of the Cup Series season, replacing the race at Auto Club Speedway.
In 2015, this race became the fourth race of the season, replacing the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway which was moved from March to April due to bad weather plaguing the spring Bristol race for numerous years. This move allowed for the creation of a three-race west coast swing with the Phoenix race now being between the races at Las Vegas and Fontana, providing cost efficiencies to the teams. (The race at Atlanta became the second race of the season in 2015, replacing Phoenix.)
In 2023, United Rentals became the title sponsor of the race, replacing Ruoff Mortgage. In 2024, Shriners Hospitals for Children replaced United Rentals as the race's title sponsor. In 2026, the race was sponsored by Straight Talk Wireless.
| Year | Date | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) |
Report | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | Miles (km) | ||||||||||
| 2005 | April 23 | 97 | Kurt Busch | Roush Racing | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:02:16 | 102.707 | Report | |
| 2006 | April 22 | 29 | Kevin Harvick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:54:51 | 107.063 | Report | |
| 2007 | April 21 | 24 | Jeff Gordon | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:53:48 | 107.71 | Report | |
| 2008 | April 12 | 48 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:01:14 | 103.292 | Report | |
| 2009 | April 18 | 5 | Mark Martin | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:53:16 | 108.042 | Report | |
| 2010 | April 10 | 39 | Ryan Newman | Stewart–Haas Racing | Chevrolet | 378* | 378 (608.332) | 3:48:14 | 99.372 | Report | |
| 2011 | February 27 | 24 | Jeff Gordon | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:01:49 | 102.961 | Report | |
| 2012 | March 4 | 11 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:50:35 | 110.085 | Report | |
| 2013 | March 3 | 99 | Carl Edwards | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 316* | 316 (508.553) | 3:00:15 | 105.187 | Report | |
| 2014 | March 2 | 4 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart–Haas Racing | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:51:23 | 109.229 | Report | |
| 2015 | March 15 | 4 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart–Haas Racing | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:57:01 | 105.753 | Report | |
| 2016 | March 13 | 4 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart–Haas Racing | Chevrolet | 313* | 313 (503.724) | 2:45:53 | 113.212 | Report | |
| 2017 | March 19 | 31 | Ryan Newman | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 314* | 314 (505.334) | 3:00:41 | 104.271 | Report | |
| 2018 | March 11 | 4 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart–Haas Racing | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:53:13 | 108.073 | Report | |
| 2019 | March 10 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:04:05 | 101.693 | Report | |
| 2020 | March 8 | 22 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | Ford | 316* | 316 (519.742) | 3:20:50 | 94.407 | Report | |
| 2021 | March 14 | 19 | Martin Truex Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:00:20 | 103.808 | Report | |
| 2022 | March 13 | 14 | Chase Briscoe | Stewart–Haas Racing | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:06:34 | 100.339 | Report | |
| 2023 | March 12 | 24 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 317* | 317 (510.161) | 3:00:18 | 105.491 | Report | |
| 2024 | March 10 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:00:45 | 103.568 | Report | |
| 2025 | March 9 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:23:10 | 92.141 | Report | |
| 2026 | March 8 | 12 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:32:12 | 88.219 | Report | |
| # wins | Driver | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kevin Harvick | 2006, 2014–2016, 2018 |
| 2 | Jeff Gordon | 2007, 2011 |
| Ryan Newman | 2010, 2017 | |
| Christopher Bell | 2024, 2025 |
| # wins | Team | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Stewart–Haas Racing | 2010, 2014–2016, 2018, 2022 |
| 5 | Hendrick Motorsports | 2007–2009, 2011, 2023 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | 2012, 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025 | |
| 2 | Roush Fenway Racing | 2005, 2013 |
| Richard Childress Racing | 2006, 2017 | |
| Team Penske | 2020, 2026 |
| # wins | Manufacturer | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Chevrolet | 2006–2011, 2014–2017, 2023 |
| 6 | Ford | 2005, 2013, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2026 |
| 5 | Toyota | 2012, 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025 |
| Corporate sponsor | Freeway Insurance |
|---|---|
| First race | 1988 |
| Distance | 312 mi (502.115 km) |
| Laps | 312 Stage 1: 60 Stage 2: 125 Final stage: 127 |
| Previous names | Checker 500 (1988, 1990) Autoworks 500 (1989) Pyroil 500 (1991) Pyroil 500K (1992) Slick 50 500 (1993–1994) Dura Lube 500 (1995–1996) Dura Lube 500 Presented by Kmart (1997) Dura Lube/Kmart 500 (1998) Checker Auto Parts/Dura Lube 500 (1999–2000) Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil (2001–2002, 2006–2007) Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Havoline (2003) Checker Auto Parts 500 (2004–2005) Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil (2008) Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 (2009) Kobalt Tools 500 (2010–2011) AdvoCare 500 (2012–2013) Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 (2014–2015) Can-Am 500 (2016–2018) Bluegreen Vacations 500 (2019) Season Finale 500 (2020) NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race (2021–2025) |
| Most wins (driver) | Kevin Harvick (4) |
| Most wins (team) | Hendrick Motorsports (8) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Chevrolet, Ford (16) |
The Freeway Insurance 500 is a NASCAR Cup Series race held at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Tyler Reddick is the defending race winner, having won the event in 2026.
The race first began in 1988, with Alan Kulwicki winning the race. It was typically the third to last or penultimate race of the NASCAR Cup Series season.
From 2020 to 2025, the race was known as the season finale, as the date moved from Homestead–Miami Speedway in 2020.
In 2026, the championship was moved back to Homestead–Miami, resulting in Phoenix retaining their fall event. Freeway Insurance was announced as the title sponsor, after the announcement of Freeway becoming a Premier Partner in the Cup Series.
| Year | Date | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) |
Report | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | Miles (km) | ||||||||||
| 1988 | November 6 | 7 | Alan Kulwicki | AK Racing | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:26:57 | 90.457 | Report | |
| 1989 | November 5 | 9 | Bill Elliott | Melling Racing | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:57:08 | 105.683 | Report | |
| 1990 | November 4 | 3 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:13:25 | 96.786 | Report | |
| 1991 | November 3 | 28 | Davey Allison | Robert Yates Racing | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:15:31 | 95.746 | Report | |
| 1992 | November 1 | 28 | Davey Allison | Robert Yates Racing | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:00:12 | 103.885 | Report | |
| 1993 | October 31 | 6 | Mark Martin | Roush Racing | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:06:30 | 100.375 | Report | |
| 1994 | October 30 | 5 | Terry Labonte | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:54:12 | 107.463 | Report | |
| 1995 | October 29 | 10 | Ricky Rudd | Rudd Performance Motorsports | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:03:18 | 102.128 | Report | |
| 1996 | October 27 | 43 | Bobby Hamilton | Petty Enterprises | Pontiac | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:50:38 | 109.709 | Report | |
| 1997 | November 2 | 88 | Dale Jarrett | Robert Yates Racing | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:48:55 | 110.824 | Report | |
| 1998 | October 25 | 2 | Rusty Wallace | Penske Racing | Ford | 257* | 257 (413.601) | 2:22:30 | 108.211 | Report | |
| 1999 | November 7 | 20 | Tony Stewart | Joe Gibbs Racing | Pontiac | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:38:28 | 118.132 | Report | |
| 2000 | November 5 | 99 | Jeff Burton | Roush Racing | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:58:13 | 105.041 | Report | |
| 2001 | October 28 | 99 | Jeff Burton | Roush Racing | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:02:26 | 102.613 | Report | |
| 2002 | November 10 | 17 | Matt Kenseth | Roush Racing | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:44:25 | 113.857 | Report | |
| 2003 | November 2 | 8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:19:11 | 93.984 | Report | |
| 2004 | November 7 | 8 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | Chevrolet | 315* | 315 (506.943) | 3:19:16 | 94.848 | Report | |
| 2005 | November 13 | 5 | Kyle Busch | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:02:23 | 102.641 | Report | |
| 2006 | November 12 | 29 | Kevin Harvick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:14:44 | 96.131 | Report | |
| 2007 | November 11 | 48 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:01:46 | 102.989 | Report | |
| 2008 | November 9 | 48 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 313* | 313 (503.724) | 3:12:01 | 97.804 | Report | |
| 2009 | November 15 | 48 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:49:26 | 110.486 | Report | |
| 2010 | November 14 | 99 | Carl Edwards | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:49:01 | 110.754 | Report | |
| 2011 | November 13 | 4 | Kasey Kahne | Red Bull Racing Team | Toyota | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:45:47 | 112.918 | Report | |
| 2012 | November 11 | 29 | Kevin Harvick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 319* | 319 (513.381) | 2:52:09 | 111.182 | Report | |
| 2013 | November 10 | 29 | Kevin Harvick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:57:03 | 105.733 | Report | |
| 2014 | November 9 | 4 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart–Haas Racing | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:07:13 | 99.991 | Report | |
| 2015 | November 15 | 88 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 219* | 219 (352.446) | 2:03:22 | 106.512 | Report | |
| 2016 | November 13 | 22 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | Ford | 324* | 324 (521.427) | 3:08:59 | 102.866 | Report | |
| 2017 | November 12 | 20 | Matt Kenseth | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:57:23 | 105.534 | Report | |
| 2018 | November 11 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:10:20 | 98.354 | Report | |
| 2019 | November 10 | 11 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:48:00 | 111.429 | Report | |
| 2020 | November 8 | 9 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:47:00 | 112.096 | Report | |
| 2021 | November 7 | 5 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:06:33 | 100.348 | Report | |
| 2022 | November 6 | 22 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:58:42 | 104.757 | Report | |
| 2023 | November 5 | 1 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | Chevrolet | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:52:01 | 108.827 | Report | |
| 2024 | November 10 | 22 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | Ford | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 2:56:16 | 106.203 | Report | |
| 2025 | November 2 | 12 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | Ford | 319* | 319 (513.38) | 3:15:53 | 97.711 | Report | |
| 2026 | October 18 | 45 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | Toyota | 312 | 312 (502.115) | 3:01:23 | 103.207 | Report | |
| # wins | Driver | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kevin Harvick | 2006, 2012–2014 |
| 3 | Jimmie Johnson | 2007–2009 |
| Dale Earnhardt Jr. | 2003, 2004, 2015 | |
| Joey Logano | 2016, 2022, 2024 | |
| 2 | Davey Allison | 1991, 1992 |
| Jeff Burton | 2000, 2001 | |
| Matt Kenseth | 2002, 2017 | |
| Kyle Busch | 2005, 2018 |
| # wins | Team | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Hendrick Motorsports | 1994, 2005, 2007–2009, 2015, 2020, 2021 |
| 5 | Roush Fenway Racing | 1993, 2000–2002, 2010 |
| Team Penske | 1998, 2016, 2022, 2024, 2025 | |
| 4 | Richard Childress Racing | 1990, 2006, 2012, 2013 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | 1999, 2017–2019 | |
| 3 | Robert Yates Racing | 1991, 1992, 1997 |
| 2 | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | 2003, 2004 |
| # wins | Manufacturer | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Chevrolet | 1990, 1994, 2003–2009, 2012–2015, 2020, 2021, 2023 |
| Ford | 1988, 1989, 1991–1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000–2002, 2010, 2016, 2022, 2024, 2025 | |
| 5 | Toyota | 2011, 2017–2019, 2026 |
| 2 | Pontiac | 1996, 1999 |