A Goodyear blimp wearing Grand Theft Auto 6 Vice City colors is flying over Homestead-Miami Speedway this championship weekend. The NASCAR Cup Series title race is this afternoon, Sunday, November 8, at 3:00 p.m. ET on NBC. Goodyear confirmed the special livery with Rockstar Games. Here is when to look up, what the airship looks like, and how it fits the rest of Rockstar’s real-world Miami campaign.
Last checked on November 8, 2026. Official Goodyear confirmed the partnership. NASCAR reporter Jeff Gluck relayed the company’s statement on November 3, and Heavy published the quote: “Fans at Homestead-Miami Speedway will see a unique Goodyear Blimp overhead during Championship Weekend, featuring a special Grand Theft Auto VI livery created in collaboration with Rockstar Games.” Motorsport.com had earlier reported the same plan for November 7–9, including earlier flyovers around Miami and Hard Rock Stadium.
When the blimp is supposed to be there
| Session | Date | Notes | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craftsman Truck Series championship | Friday, Nov 6 | Already run | Heavy |
| O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship | Saturday, Nov 7 | Already run | Heavy |
| NASCAR Cup Series championship | Sunday, Nov 8, 3:00 p.m. ET | On NBC, per Heavy | Official weekend / Heavy for the time |
Homestead is back as NASCAR’s season finale for the first time since 2019, after several years at Phoenix Raceway. If you are watching from home, the black-and-pink Vice City lettering is the thing to look for in overhead shots. Reported Television appearances depend on the broadcast; Goodyear confirmed the blimp would be overhead during the weekend, not a guaranteed camera shot in every segment.
| Region | Cup race, local time | Label |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (Homestead) | Sun Nov 8, 3:00 p.m. | Official per Heavy |
| US Central | Sun Nov 8, 2:00 p.m. | Our math |
| US Pacific | Sun Nov 8, 12:00 p.m. | Our math |
| UK (GMT) | Sun Nov 8, 8:00 p.m. | Our math |
| Spain, France, Germany (CET) | Sun Nov 8, 9:00 p.m. | Our math |
Our math Converted from 3:00 p.m. EST (UTC-5). The United States left daylight saving time on November 1, so Eastern Time on November 8 is EST, not EDT.
What the livery looks like
Heavy, working from Goodyear’s promotional images, describes a predominantly black airship with bright pink Vice City lettering along the side, plus Goodyear branding and yellow accents. That is a long way from the usual blue-and-gold Goodyear look. Vice City is Rockstar’s fictional take on Miami, so flying that name over a real South Florida speedway is the entire joke — and the entire ad.
How this fits Rockstar’s Miami campaign
The blimp is one piece of a real-world push in the same city the game is parodying, 11 days before launch:
- Six driveable GTA 6 cars built by West Coast Customs and filmed on Miami streets with Leonida plates.
- This Vice City blimp over Homestead, after earlier sightings around the city and planned appearances at Hard Rock Stadium (Motorsport.com).
- A Night in Vice City at the Miami Heat on Wednesday, November 18, the evening before the game unlocks: special court, Nike x Cactus Jack uniforms, and Burger Shot / Cluckin’ Bell food in the arena.
None of that changes preload or launch. Digital downloads still open on November 10 (Xbox from 7:00 p.m. ET on November 9). The game still unlocks on November 19. Our launch-week calendar lists every date in between.
Key takeaways
- Goodyear and Rockstar officially partnered on a Vice City GTA 6 blimp for NASCAR’s Homestead championship weekend.
- The Cup race is today, Sunday, November 8, at 3:00 p.m. ET on NBC (per Heavy).
- Look for black and pink Vice City lettering, not the usual Goodyear colors.
- It is marketing, not a gameplay reveal; the next useful dates are still preload and November 19.
FAQ
Is there a GTA 6 blimp at NASCAR this weekend?
Yes. Goodyear confirmed a Grand Theft Auto VI Vice City livery on its blimp for championship weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
When is the Cup race?
Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET on NBC, according to Heavy’s championship-weekend preview.
Who made the livery?
Goodyear, in collaboration with Rockstar Games, per Goodyear’s own statement relayed by Jeff Gluck and quoted by Heavy.
Where else has the blimp been seen?
Motorsport.com reported Miami flyovers and planned appearances at Hard Rock Stadium before the Homestead weekend.
Does this change anything about GTA 6 itself?
No. It is real-world marketing in South Florida. Preload and the November 19 launch are unchanged.