While there is no racing in our region this weekend this is plenty to watch on TV.
Jimmy Johnson wins last week’s Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway. The event ended in a pit road brawl between two other teams. Photo courtesy NASCAR
NASCAR sets up shop in Phoenix and starts things rolling at 5:30 p.m. as Fox Sports One broadcasts the Camping World Truck Series race. Then at 1 p.m. Saturday the Nationwide series takes to the track on ESPN.
Then at noon Sunday, ESPN broadcast the Sprint Cup race and who knows if this one will end in a pit road brawl after the checkered flag waves.
For the drivers it’s a critical time as only four of the top eight will have a shot at the championship when the series heads into its final race of the season two weeks from now. So a win could mean the difference for the top teams.
Formula One fans get three chances to see this week’s Brazilian Grand Prix, a race that just might decide this season’s world championship.
CNBC begins live coverage at 7:30 a.m. Sunday followed by an encore on NBC at 10 a.m. then another repeat broadcast on NBCSN at 1 p.m.
Those with MAVTV also have a full weekend of programming. One highlight is the Lucas Oil Offroad Series repeat of the Pro 4 and Pro Buggy race from Las Vegas on Friday at 1 p.m.
Then on Sunday the race is repeated at noon followed at 5 p.m. by Dave Despain’s interview show this week featuring Indy Car driver Will Power.
NHRA fans will have to wait until next weekend for the season ending event.
