Ryan Blaney broke Tyler Reddick's streak of three consecutive victories to open the 2026 NASCAR season with a victory at Phoenix Raceway.

Ryan Blaney won the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway, defeating 37 other drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series race.

Following an exciting contest at Phoenix Raceway, the NASCAR Cup Series continues its westward swing with a date at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday (4 p.m. ET, FS1, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano said the differences between IndyCar and NASCAR become clear the moment the cars hit the track. Speed, sound, and preparation all stand out right away.Logano spoke about those contrasts during a media session with FOX Sports reporter Bob Pockrass.

Tyler Reddick will look to win his fourth race in a row at the NASCAR Straight Talk 500 on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz. Reddick

It was a Team Penske party at Phoenix Raceway, as the prestigious organization celebrated its 60th anniversary in “perfect” fashion.

If you watch a NASCAR race closely, one moment always stands out for how quickly it happens: the pit stop.Cars dive onto pit road, a crew of specialists jumps over the wall, and seconds later the driver is back on track.