AUTO RACING: NASCAR moves to Arizona after Bell earns his second straight win
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NASCAR CUP SERIES
Shriners Children’s 500
Site: Avondale, Arizona.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 2:05 p.m., qualifying, 3:10 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3:30 p.m. (FS1).
Track: Phoenix Raceway.
Race distance: 312 laps, 312 miles.
Last year: Starting from the 13th spot, Christopher Bell pulled away from the pack with 20 laps to go earning him his first win of the season.
Christopher Bell celebrates his win during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit: AP/Stephen Spillman
Last race: Bell secured his second consecutive win, holding off Daytona 500 champ Byron and passing Busch with five laps to go.
Next race: March 16, Las Vegas.
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NASCAR XFINITY SERIES
GOVX 200
Christopher Bell celebrates his win during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit: AP/Stephen Spillman
Site: Avondale, Arizona.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 11:35 a.m., qualifying, 12:40 p.m., race, 5 p.m. (CW).
Track: Phoenix Raceway.
Race distance: 200 laps, 200 miles.
Last year: Chandler Smith earned his second career win after Justin Allgaier crashed out of the lead with only five laps to go.
Last race: Connor Zilisch held off the field in a comeback victory, giving him his second career win.
Next race: March 15, Las Vegas.
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NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES
Last race: Kyle Busch pulled away from Stewart Friesen in the final seconds for a photo-finish win, earning him his 67th series victory.
Next race: March 14, Las Vegas.
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FORMULA ONE
Last race: Lando Norris claimed his first world championship in Abu Dhabi, ending Max Verstappen’s four-year winning streak.
Next race: March 16, Melbourne, Australia.
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INDYCAR
Last race: Two-time defending champ Alex Palou battled his way past Newgarden and Dixon to win the season opener.
Next race: March 23, Thermal, California.
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NHRA DRAG RACING
AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Site: Gainesville, Florida.
Track: Gainesville Raceway.
Race distance: 1/4 mile.
Next event: March 21-23, Chandler, Arizona.
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WORLD OF OUTLAWS
World of Outlaws Dega Duel
Site: Eastaboga, Alabama.
Track: Talladega Short Track.
World of Outlaws Black Ice Brawl
Site: Columbus, Mississippi.
Track: Magnolia Motor Speedway.
Next events: March 14-15 Maryville, Tennessee & Kennedale, Texas.
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