Motorists along I-10, I-17 and the 202 will see 20 digital displays signaling the upcoming Shriners Children’s 500 weekend
PHOENIX (Feb. 18, 2025) – With another thrilling DAYTONA 500 finish in the rearview mirror, numerous digital countdown clocks have been deployed on Valley roadways to ramp up excitement for NASCAR’s return to Phoenix Raceway, March 7-9.
This week, Phoenix Raceway deployed 20 digital countdown billboards to remind motorists on I-10, I-17 and the 202 freeway that the Shriners Children’s 500 is just around the corner. The billboards went live on Monday, just a day after William Byron won the 67th running of the DAYTONA 500, NASCAR’s season-opening showcase.
“Seeing this countdown each day is a powerful reminder that we need to be ready to welcome the best fans in the world back to our state-of-the-art venue next month,” said Phoenix Raceway President Latasha Causey. “It’s almost our turn to once again share the excitement only NASCAR racing offers.”
NASCAR returns to Phoenix Raceway with three incredible days of racing, March 7-9. On Friday, March 7, the ARCA Menards Series will jumpstart the weekend with the General Tire 150 at 6 p.m. The action continues Saturday with the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ GOVX 200 at 3 p.m., preceded by NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying.
And then at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series throttle up the drama in the Shriners Children’s 500. Christopher Bell won last year’s Shriners Children’s 500, and this year’s race promises even more excitement. Goodyear will provide each car two faster sets of “option” tires that teams can deploy at their discretion. While being faster in the short run, the option tires will wear faster, forcing drivers and teams to make risk vs. reward decisions that will increase the level of competition.
Tickets for the Shiners Children’s 500 weekend are going fast, so fans are encouraged to visit www.phoenixraceway.com to secure their seats and experiences while supplies last.
The action March 7-9 will be a potent prelude to the unmatched thrills of NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway, Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Four champions will be crowned over three days as the best drivers from the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series West will compete for their respective season titles.
Tickets for NASCAR Championship Weekend go on sale Thursday and can also be purchased at www.phoenixraceway.com.
About Phoenix Raceway
Home to NASCAR Championship Weekend since 2020, Phoenix Raceway has been the premier motorsports venue in the Southwest since 1964 and hosts two NASCAR race weekends each year. In 2025, the spring event weekend, March 7-9, kicks off the race season at Phoenix Raceway and features the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series. Phoenix Raceway will once again host NASCAR Championship Weekend, Oct. 31-Nov. 2. During the action-packed, three-day event, champions will be crowned in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series West. Phoenix Raceway also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, corporate meetings and conferences, charity events, weddings, holiday events, sport and endurance competitions, and driving schools. For more information, visit www.PhoenixRaceway.com and download the new NASCAR Tracks App at www.phoenixraceway.com/nascar-tracks-app/.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
Source: Phoenix Raceway | NASCAR Communications
