When: Sunday, Novemeber 10, 2024 at
3 PM ET Where: On NBC live from Phoenix Raceway
Watch the best drivers rev up when as the NASCAR championship race oars into action on Sunday, November 10, 2024 beginning at 3PM ET on NBC live from Phoenix Raceway.
Since 2002, the big finale has been part of the Championship Weekend, and the official end of the NASCAR season. As such, it's THE biggest race of the year and the hottest ticket in racing.
Ultimately, it's all about racking up the points at Phoenix Raceway -- the last chance to vie for the NASCAR Cup trophy.
Watch for championship racing tickets to go on sale in early 2024 with prices ranging anywhere from the hundreds of dollars to thousands for special ticket-and-travel packages to Phoenix.
All about the NASCAR season finale
It's the final chance for NASCAR glory at Phoenix Raceway.
• Although the winner at Phoenix Raceway gets laurels for the victory, the winner may or may not win the Cup -- as the NASCAR Championship goes to the driver who has accumulated enough standing throughout the year (decided by way of an an intricate NASCAR point system) to ultimately win the top prize.
• The record holder for most wins at the final is Kevin Harvick with four victories (2006, 2012, 2013, 2014) followed by Jimmie Johnson (2007, 2008, 2009) and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2003, 2004, 2015) with three wins each.
• Automakers Chevrolet and Ford claim the most wins at the final with 13 apiece, followed by Toyota with four and Pontiac with two.
• NBC is the traditonal TV home of the final race. ABC/ESPN was named official broadcaster in 2007, but airing rights once again returned to NBC in 2015.
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