Homestead-Miami Speedway is once again set to host the NASCAR season finale for the first time since 2019, where champions will be decided for the Cup, O’Reilly, and Craftsman Truck Series. In the Cup series, Kyle Larson holds a strong 67-point advantage over Christopher Bell and a 70-point lead over Denny Hamlin, putting him in prime position to clinch the title if he avoids major issues. Meanwhile, in the Truck series, Layne Riggs trails Kaden Honeycutt by just 20 points, making for a tight battle, and the O’Reilly Series championship is wide open with five drivers separated by only 42 points—Justin Allgaier leads, with Jesse Love 22 points behind. Although NASCAR hasn’t competed at Homestead in a year and a half, Larson won the most recent Cup race held there.
This article provides all the details you need to catch the exciting weekend’s action, including the full schedule, broadcast information, and the complete list of race entrants. For an in-depth viewing guide ahead of the Homestead finale, click the provided link.
NASCAR at Homestead Weekend Schedule
Thursday, November 5
- 6:30pm EST: NASCAR Truck Series practice (NASCAR Channel)
Friday, November 6
- 2:30pm EST: NASCAR Truck Series qualifying (FOX Sports 2 / FOX One)
- 4:00pm EST: NASCAR O’Reilly Series practice (ESPN Unlimited)
- 5:30pm EST: NASCAR Cup Series practice (TRUTV / HBO Max)
- 7:30pm EST: NASCAR Truck Series final race (FOX Sports 1 / FOX One)
Saturday, November 7
- 1:00pm EST: NASCAR O’Reilly Series qualifying (ESPN Unlimited)
- 2:30pm EST: NASCAR Cup Series qualifying (TRUTV / HBO Max)
- 5:00pm EST: NASCAR O’Reilly Series final race (THE CW / ESPN Unlimited)
Sunday, November 8
- 2:00pm EST: NASCAR Cup Series pre-race show (NBC)
- 3:00pm EST: NASCAR Cup Series final race at Homestead (NBC)
The Cup Series finale on Sunday will start at 3:13pm EST, spanning 267 laps divided into three stages of 80, 85, and 102 laps respectively, with nine sets of tires allotted. Viewers can watch live on NBC or TSN in Canada, with streaming available on NBC’s platform. Radio coverage will be provided by MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
A full roster of 40 drivers is confirmed for the Cup finale, including notable milestones: J.J. Yeley will mark his 400th Cup start driving the No. 44 Chevrolet for NY Racing Team, while Casey Mears will celebrate his 500th career start behind the wheel of the No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet. Chad Finchum returns in the No. 66 Ford for Garage 66, and Corey Heim will once again pilot the No. 67 23XI Racing car.
Fan Take:
NASCAR returning to Homestead for the championship weekend reignites a thrilling chapter in the sport, offering fans a high-stakes finale filled with close points battles and major career milestones. This venue’s reappearance as the season closer promises intense racing drama that could shape the future momentum of drivers and teams alike.
Source: www.motorsport.com
