Background , where the race was held. at the time the race was held. The layout was run from 2011-2018.
Phoenix International Raceway is one of five
short tracks to hold
NASCAR races; the others are
Richmond International Raceway,
Dover International Speedway,
Bristol Motor Speedway, and
Martinsville Speedway. The standard track at Phoenix International Raceway is a four-turn short track
oval that is long. The first two turns are
banked from 10 to 11
degrees, while the final two turns are banked from 8 to 9 degrees. The front stretch, the location of the finish line, is banked at three degrees. The back stretch, nicknamed the 'dogleg', varies from 10 to 11 degree banking. In the
Manufacturers' Championship,
Ford was leading with nine points, three points ahead of
Chevrolet.
Toyota, with 4 points, was one point ahead of
Dodge in the battle for third.
Jeff Gordon is the race's defending winner.
Entry list (R) - Denotes rookie driver.
(i) - Denotes driver who is ineligible for series driver points. ==Results==