The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season will reach its exciting conclusion Sunday, November 8, as drivers head to Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race.
Race fans across Gordon County and Northwest Georgia can hear the championship showdown on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH.
The race is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Eastern, with drivers competing over 267 laps and 400.5 miles on the 1.5-mile Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Kyle Larson enters the season finale as the championship points leader, with Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin also remaining in contention for the title.
Chase Briscoe will lead the field to the green flag after capturing the pole position, while Hamlin will start alongside him on the front row.
The championship finale returns to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the first time since 2019, bringing NASCAR’s biggest championship battle back to South Florida.
Drivers will have to navigate the challenging oval while managing tire wear, pit stops, and race strategy throughout the afternoon.
With the championship on the line, every position and every point could prove important as the 2026 season comes to a close.
NASCAR fans can catch the excitement of the Cup Series Championship Race Sunday, November 8, on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH.
The race is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Eastern from Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida.