Facts & Schedule – ARCA’s General Tire 150 at Phoenix Raceway

ARCA Menards Series 2026: Race 2 of 20 / ARCA Menards Series West 2026: Race 2 of 13

 

It’s race day in the desert.

 

Below is what you need to know ahead of today’s ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series West combo event at Phoenix Raceway. 

 

General Tire 150 - Facts

• Race --- General Tire 150
• Date --- Thursday, March 5, 2026
• Track --- Phoenix Raceway
• Layout --- One-mile paved oval
• Location --- Avondale, Arizona
• Start time --- 4 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. ET
• Laps --- 150
• Miles --- 150
• TV Channel --- FS1
• Live stream --- FOX Sports App
• Radio --- ARCARacing.com

It’s race day in the desert 🏜️

📺 4 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. ET on FS1 pic.twitter.com/Nl4bQltKYP

— ARCA Menards Series (@ARCA_Racing) March 5, 2026

General Tire 150 - Schedule

• 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. --- AMS Credential Hours (City of Avondale Conference Center – 11490 W. Center Drive)
• 7 a.m. --- Haulers Enter (Parking Only)
• 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. --- Garage Hours
• 8:05 a.m. --- Crew Chief Meeting (AMS Administration Hauler)
• 11:30 a.m. --- Driver and Spotter Meeting (Drivers Meeting Room)
• 11:45 a.m. --- First Time AMS Driver Meeting (Drivers Meeting Room – Drivers with no previous AMS platform experience)
• 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. --- Practice
• 2:30 – 2:50 p.m. --- Qualifying (Timed Session)
• 3:40 p.m. --- Driver Introduction (Standing at Cars)
• 4 p.m. --- Race (150 Laps / 150 Miles)

 

source: ARCA Media

Phoenix Raceway Charities 50/50 Raffle

2026 NASCAR Spring Weekend 50/50 Raffle

 

Phoenix Raceway Charities’ mission is to accelerate the development of children in Arizona by supporting education, children and families of our military and military veterans, and life enrichment programs for children and families in our community. Phoenix Raceway Charities is a 501(c)(3) donor advised fund under The NASCAR Foundation. 

 

Their 50/50 raffle benefitting Phoenix Raceway Charities is now live! You can buy tickets online or once you're at the track next weekend!

 

Phoenix Raceway 50/50 Raffle

Finish 1st in Phoenix! You could win a cash prize.

 

Enter the 50/50 Raffle now for NASCAR Spring Weekend for your chance to win half the jackpot while supporting Phoenix Raceway Charities!

 

• 10 chances for $20 | 40 chances for $40 | 160 chances for $80
• 312 chances for $100 | 800 chances for $200
• $20 add-on Thursday 3/5 and Friday 3/6 to win merchandise and (2)Saturday Garage and Pit Passes (Winner of add-on will be drawn on Friday at 8:30 PM local time MST)

Draw Date: Monday, March 9, 2026 @ 10 AM (MST)

 

Must be physically present in Arizona at time of purchase. Proceeds benefit Phoenix Raceway Charities, a 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund under The NASCAR Foundation.

 

Get your tickets at Phoenix Raceway during race weekend or purchase NOW online. Don’t miss your chance to win big and make a difference!

 

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LAST YEAR'S NUMBERS

25 March 

• Jackpot $71,815
• Prize $35,905

25 Champ  

• Jackpot $123,710
• Prize $61,855

 

source: NASCAR Media

ARCA's General Tire 150 Entry List

ARCA Menards Series heads to Phoenix Raceway for annual combo event with West Series.

 

As has become an annual tradition, the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series West will unite Thursday for the running of the General Tire 150 at Phoenix Raceway (4 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. ET on FS1).

 

Thursday’s event, which is the second race of the season for both divisions, marks the seventh time the ARCA Menards Series will compete a the one-mile oval located in Avondale, Arizona. The West Series, on the other hand, has competed at Phoenix more than 50 times dating back to 1977.

 

ARCA's General Tire 150 Entry List

 

Highlights from the West Series season opener at @KernRaceway! pic.twitter.com/TNoqqkHd68

— ARCA Menards Series (@ARCA_Racing) March 1, 2026