AVONDALE, Ariz. -- It's race day at Phoenix International Raceway. Here's a primer to get you prepared.
RACE RUNDOWN:
Today's race will be broadcast on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
The race spans 312 laps. Stage 1 ends on Lap 75. Stage 2 ends on Lap 150.
The green flag is scheduled for approximately 2:45 p.m. E.T.
STARTING POSITIONS:
Chase Elliott will lead his Hendrick Motorsports teammates to the green flag from fourth.
Jimmie Johnson will start today's race from 12th. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne will roll off the grid in 14th and 17th, respectively.
HOW PRACTICE WENT:
KEY STAT:
Hendrick Motorsports has earned 10 wins, 11 pole positions, 45 top-five finishes and 79 top-10s at Phoenix International Raceway. Those 10 wins are spread among six drivers, with Jimmie Johnson accounting for four. Dale Earnhardt Jr. recorded the organization’s most recent Phoenix victory in November 2015.