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NASCAR Cup Series Champions Race
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Sunday, November 8 – 3:00pm/et

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O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Saturday, November 7 – 5:00pm/et

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Fresh From Florida 250
Daytona International Speedway
Friday, February 19, 2027

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Race Information

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway is over. The results:
#19-Chase Briscoe 165.238
#2-Austin Cindric 164.870
#11-Denny Hamlin 164.684
#20-Christopher Bell 164.649
#12-Ryan Blaney 164.543
Slowest: #66-Chad Finchum, 156.994
Most laps run: #45-Tyler Reddick, 69 laps.
Best 10 consecutive lap avg (of 37 drivers): #12-Ryan Blaney, 161.376mph
Notes: #5-Larson was 10th fastest. He made contact with the outside wall a couple of times but suffered only cosmetic damage.
#45-Tyler Reddick ran into the rear of #38-Zaen Smith coming onto pit road at the end of the session.
#77-Justin Haley, filling in for suspended Carson Hocevar, was 31st.
See the fastest speeds, best 10 consecutive lap average, laps run on the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Practice speeds page.

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For complete race information, check out the Homestead race page.

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HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: NASCAR Cup Series driver, Connor Zilisch speaks to the media during a press conference at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Connor Zilisch says he will remain at Trackhouse next season

Connor Zilisch says he will remain at Trackhouse next season

November 7, 2026
Connor Zilisch, driver of the No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of the season finale race
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Kaden Honeycutt, driver of the #11 Safelite Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kaden Honeycutt charges to Homestead victory and NASCAR Truck Series title

Kaden Honeycutt charges to Homestead victory and NASCAR Truck Series title

November 6, 2026
Under caution with 27 laps left in Friday night’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 30: Crew chief Blake Harris waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Blake Harris moving to Trackhouse to crew chief for van Gisbergen

Blake Harris moving to Trackhouse to crew chief for van Gisbergen

November 6, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen will be paired with Blake Harris as the crew chief for his Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet next season in
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Interstate Batteries/DeWalt Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Friday Homestead-Miami Championship Weekend Notebook

Friday Homestead-Miami Championship Weekend Notebook

November 6, 2026
Bell, Hamlin chase Homestead victory as title hopes hang by a thread
LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 23: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Modo Casino Chevrolet, walks the grid walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Carson Hocevar admits brake-checking Austin Cindric, accepts suspension UPDATE

Carson Hocevar admits brake-checking Austin Cindric, accepts suspension UPDATE

November 6, 2026
UPDATE:Carson Hocevar held court and answered questions about his recent on-track conduct Friday afternoon at Homestead-
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 17: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 17, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Progressive Insurance expands sponsorship of Denny Hamlin

Progressive Insurance expands sponsorship of Denny Hamlin

November 6, 2026
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced today that Progressive Insurance® will serve as the primary sponsor of Denny Hamlin’s No
NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 19: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet, and Ty Dillon, driver of the #10 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, 2026 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kaulig Racing tabbed as flagship team for Dodge return; Allmendinger, Ty Dillon to drive

Kaulig Racing tabbed as flagship team for Dodge return; Allmendinger, Ty Dillon to drive

November 6, 2026
Following Dodge’s announcement earlier this week confirming its return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, Kaulig Racing today
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O’Donnell speaks to the media during the NASCAR State of the Sport at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell sees encouraging momentum within the sport

NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell sees encouraging momentum within the sport

November 6, 2026
In his first “State of the Sport” news conference as NASCAR CEO, Steve O’Donnell accentuated the positives—and there was
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NASCAR considering qualifying changes for 2027

NASCAR considering qualifying changes for 2027

November 6, 2026
NASCAR will change how starting lineups are determined when qualifying is canceled beginning in 2027. John Probst, President
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 18: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 18, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR confirms impending changes to Phoenix Raceway’s dogleg

NASCAR confirms impending changes to Phoenix Raceway’s dogleg

November 6, 2026
NASCAR confirmed that a change to the Phoenix Raceway dogleg is upcoming, as officials will soften the transition ahead
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O’Donnell speaks to the media during the NASCAR State of the Sport at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Transcript: Steve O’Donnell – State of the Sport Press Conference

Transcript: Steve O’Donnell – State of the Sport Press Conference

November 6, 2026
NASCAR Media Conference
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 21: NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O’Donnell speaks at the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 21, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell gives State of the Sport speech

NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell gives State of the Sport speech

November 6, 2026
NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell addressed a wide range of topics during his annual State of the Sport press conference Friday
Nascar Championship Weekend Miami Primary

U.S. military aviation units to deliver pre-race demonstration for Cup Championship Race

U.S. military aviation units to deliver pre-race demonstration for Cup Championship Race

November 5, 2026
Before the NASCAR Cup Series drivers fire their engines for the final time in 2026, the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force will
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 25: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 25, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo from Hendrick Motorsports)

Larson closes in on third Cup title as Bell, Hamlin chase an upset

Larson closes in on third Cup title as Bell, Hamlin chase an upset

November 5, 2026
Kyle Larson only needs to collect nine points in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway
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Global Payments named official merchant services provider of NASCAR

Global Payments named official merchant services provider of NASCAR

November 5, 2026
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading payment technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 18: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 18, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR confirms impending changes to Phoenix Raceway’s dogleg

NASCAR confirms impending changes to Phoenix Raceway’s dogleg

November 6, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 24: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Pennzoil 250 Presented by Take 5 Oil Change at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

Chase leader Justin Allgaier happy with decision to stick around

Chase leader Justin Allgaier happy with decision to stick around

November 5, 2026
Kyle Sieg’s 2026 #28 Hiami Hooch Chevrolet paint scheme.

Hiami Hooch sponsoring Kyle Sieg at Homestead

Hiami Hooch sponsoring Kyle Sieg at Homestead

November 5, 2026
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HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Kaden Honeycutt, driver of the #11 Safelite Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Truck Series Championship Race post-race inspection report

Truck Series Championship Race post-race inspection report

November 6, 2026
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Chandler Smith, driver of the #38 Patriot Mobile Ford, drives during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ford wins 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Manufacturers’ Championship

Ford wins 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Manufacturers’ Championship

November 6, 2026
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Kaden Honeycutt, driver of the #11 Safelite Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kaden Honeycutt charges to Homestead victory and NASCAR Truck Series title

Kaden Honeycutt charges to Homestead victory and NASCAR Truck Series title

November 6, 2026
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Next Race
Homestead Cup
NASCAR Cup Series Championship
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Sunday, November 8, 3:00pm/et
Green flag: 3:13pm/et
TV: NBC
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM
Stage Laps: 80/165/267
Qualifying: Sat. Nov. 7, 2:30-2:30pm/et. TV: TruTV

Qualifying Order
Practice Results
Entry List
Paint Schemes
Crew Rosters
Goodyear Tire Notes
Homestead Race Page
Homestead Weekend schedule
2026 Race weekend schedules

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Points Standings
Driver Points / Chase Standings after Martinsville:
Race 9 of 10 in the Chase:
1) #5-Kyle Larson, 2469
2) #20-Christopher Bell, 2402, -67
3) #11-Denny Hamlin, 2399, -70
Drivers below have been eliminated
4) #19-Chase Briscoe, 2385, -84
5) #22-Joey Logano, 2366, -103
6) #45-Tyler Reddick, 2344, -125
7) #12-Ryan Blaney, 2336, -133
8) #54-Ty Gibbs, 2309, -160
9) #24-William Byron, 2303, -166
10) #9-Chase Elliott, 2268, -201
11) #2-Austin Cindric, 2263, -206
12) #77-Carson Hocevar, 2259, -210
13) #23-Bubba Wallace, 2257, -212
14) #60-Ryan Preece, 2214, -255
15) #7-Daniel Suarez, 2210, -259
16) #17-Chris Buescher, 2199, -270
See the Driver Points Standings and Owner Points Standings

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2025 Xfinity 500 Logo Martinsville
Xfinity 500
Martinsville Speedway
Sunday, November 1
Stage Laps: 130/260/500
Contingency Awards
Race Results
Driver Points
Owner Points
Cumulative Report
Infraction Report
To the rear: #51-Ware (unapproved adjustments)
Pit Stalls
Starting Lineup
Qualifying Results
Qualifying Order
Practice Results
Paint Schemes
Crew Rosters
Goodyear Tire Notes
Entry List
Martinsville Race Page
Martinsville Weekend schedule
2026 Race weekend schedules

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