This year’s NASCAR Cup Series finale returns to Phoenix Raceway, the intense desert bullring where titles are decided and rivalries peak. While the packed grandstands and blazing sun set the stage for a winner-take-all showdown, not everyone agrees it should stay there. Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell sees the big picture differently, and he is not shy about saying so.

NASCAR’s championship finale, held at Homestead-Miami from 2002 to 2019, shifted to Phoenix in 2020. Starting in 2026, the sport will rotate its season-ending venue, bringing Homestead back while keeping Phoenix in the mix. Rotating NASCAR’s finale adds unpredictability to the title fight. Phoenix delivers tight, tactical battles, while Homestead brings high-speed drama and sweeping turns.

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