Okay, so, I got really into NASCAR recently. It’s way more exciting than I thought it would be! But keeping track of when the races actually start can be a bit tricky, especially with the different time zones and all. So, I decided to figure out once and for all: what time does the NASCAR race start this Sunday?

First, I checked the official NASCAR website, but I couldn’t find the exact start time for this Sunday’s race immediately. They had a lot of information, but I needed something quick.
Next, I tried a simple Google search. I typed in “what time does the NASCAR race start Sunday,” and boom, there it was! A bunch of results popped up, all saying the same thing.
It turns out that the race this Sunday, which is the NASCAR Cup Series Championship, is happening at the Phoenix Raceway. And the start time? 3 p.m. ET, which is 1 p.m. local time in Arizona.
To be extra sure, I checked a few different websites that came up in the search results. They all confirmed the same start time. Phew, glad that’s sorted!
Here’s a quick recap of what I found:
- Event: NASCAR Cup Series Championship
- Location: Phoenix Raceway
- Day: Sunday
- Start Time: 3 p.m. ET (1 p.m. local time)
Now, I didn’t stop there. I also noticed that you can watch the race on NBC or stream it on Peacock. Plus, it’s going to be broadcast on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Cool!

So, there you have it! That’s how I figured out the start time for this Sunday’s NASCAR race. It was a quick and easy process, thanks to the power of the internet. Now, I can sit back, relax, and enjoy the race without worrying about missing the start. Let’s see who takes home the championship!