Good Ranchers 250

March 6 - 7 |Avondale, Arizona

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Practice 1 Highlights: 2026 Good Ranchers 250 from Phoenix Raceway

Watch the top moments from opening practice as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES returns to Phoenix Raceway for the first time since 2018 ahead of the Good Ranchers 250.

Fan Resources

Schedule

Friday, Mar 6

10:00AM ET

FS2

Practice 1

Highlights

Results

2:00PM ET

FS2

Qualifications

Highlights

Results

4:30PM ET

FS2

High Line & Final Practice

Highlights

Results

Saturday, Mar 7

3:00PM ET

Fox

Race

Highlights

Results

Track Details

Phoenix Raceway

250 Laps 250 Miles

Phoenix Raceway

Official Track Map

Phoenix Raceway, located in Avondale, Arizona, is a one-mile tri-oval known for its distinctive dogleg that sparks exciting passing and challenges the world's best drivers. Since opening in 1964, it has hosted a wide range of major racing series, cementing its reputation as a versatile motorsports venue. With modern amenities, fan-friendly access, and a scenic desert backdrop, Phoenix Raceway delivers thrilling competition and a unique atmosphere that continues to make it a standout destination for racing fans.

Event News

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Flexes Oval Muscle in First Phoenix Practice

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) was one of three drivers in the top seven from the powerful team in the first practice at Phoenix Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Proves To Be Quick Study in Strong First Start

Dennis Hauger qualified third and finished 10th in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut last weekend at St. Petersburg for Dale Coyne Racing.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Phoenix

Christian Rasmussen (photo) of ECR won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on a 1-mile oval, earning his first career victory last August at the Milwaukee Mile.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Back to the Future: INDYCAR Returns to Phoenix for ‘Desert Double’

Scott Dixon (photo) won in 2016 at Phoenix Raceway for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Alex Palou Taking Aim at History as Phoenix Returns

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is back at Phoenix Raceway (photo) for the first time since 2018 for the Good Ranchers 250 this Saturday as part of the "Desert Double" with the NASCAR Cup Series.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

A look back at the season opener Sunday, which featured another master class of strategy from Barry Wanser (photo, above) executed perfectly by reigning champion Alex Palou.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Happy With ‘Admirable’ Fourth

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday in St. Petersburg, including Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) producing the best St. Pete finish of his career.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Satisfied With Strong Second To Start Season

The Team Penske driver finished second at St. Petersburg, his best result in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES since 2024.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Champ Alex Palou Opens with Dominant March to St. Pete Win

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) earned his 20th career victory in just his 99th start.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

FOX Sports’ Clint Bowyer To Take Ride of Lifetime at Phoenix

The FOX NASCAR analyst and NASCAR champion will lead the field to green Saturday, March 7 at the 1-mile desert oval.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

MSR Unveils Partners, Liveries for Felix Rosenqvist, Marcus Armstrong

Felix Rosenqvist will drive this car (photo) saluting the 50th anniversary of rock icons Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers this weekend at St. Petersburg and March 7 at Phoenix.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

INDYCAR Prepares for Another Historic Championship Season on FOX

With a record four races in March, there has never been a more fast-paced start to an NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

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Practice 1 Highlights: 2026 Good Ranchers 250 from Phoenix Raceway

Watch the top moments from opening practice as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES returns to Phoenix Raceway for the first time since 2018 ahead of the Good Ranchers 250.

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Felix Rosenqvist Crashes Hard in Practice

Felix Rosenqvist goes around and backs hard into the outside wall during opening practice at Phoenix Raceway, ending the session early for the No. 60 team.

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Race Preview: Back in the Desert at Phoenix

What you need to know entering the NTT INDYCAR SERIES' Good Ranchers 250 from Phoenix Raceway beginning Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on FOX.

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'Desert Double' Roars Into Phoenix

Don’t miss a full-throttle weekend at Phoenix Raceway as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and NASCAR Cup Series take the track Saturday and Sunday.

Previous Winners

2018

Josef

Newgarden

2017

Simon

Pagenaud

2016

Scott

Dixon

2005 + ' ' + Sam Hornish Jr.

2005

Sam Hornish

Jr.

2004 + ' ' + Tony Kanaan

2004

Tony

Kanaan

2003 + ' ' + Tony Kanaan

2003

Tony

Kanaan

2002 + ' ' + Helio Castroneves

2002

Helio

Castroneves

2001 + ' ' + Sam Hornish Jr.

2001

Sam Hornish

Jr.

2000 + ' ' + Buddy Lazier

2000

Buddy

Lazier

1999 + ' ' + Scott Goodyear

1999

Scott

Goodyear

1998 + ' ' + Scott Sharp

1998

Scott

Sharp

1997 + ' ' + Jim Guthrie

1997

Jim

Guthrie

1996 + ' ' + Arie Luyendyk

1996

Arie

Luyendyk

1995 + ' ' + Robby Gordon

1995

Robby

Gordon

1994 + ' ' + Emerson Fittipaldi

1994

Emerson

Fittipaldi

1993 + ' ' + Mario Andretti

1993

Mario

Andretti

1992 + ' ' + Bobby Rahal

1992

Bobby

Rahal

1991 + ' ' + Arie Luyendyk

1991

Arie

Luyendyk

1990 + ' ' + Rick Mears

1990

Rick

Mears

1989 + ' ' + Rick Mears

1989

Rick

Mears

1988 + ' ' + Mario Andretti

1988

Mario

Andretti

1987 + ' ' + Roberto Guerrero

1987

Roberto

Guerrero

1986 + ' ' + Kevin Cogan

1986

Kevin

Cogan

1986 + ' ' + Michael Andretti

1986

Michael

Andretti

1985 + ' ' + Al Unser

1985

Al

Unser

1984 + ' ' + Tom Sneva

1984

Tom

Sneva

1984 + ' ' + Bobby Rahal

1984

Bobby

Rahal

1983 + ' ' + Teo Fabi

1983

Teo

Fabi

1982 + ' ' + Rick Mears

1982

Rick

Mears

1982 + ' ' + Tom Sneva

1982

Tom

Sneva

1981 + ' ' + Johnny Rutherford

1981

Johnny

Rutherford

1981 + ' ' + Tom Sneva

1981

Tom

Sneva

1980 + ' ' + Tom Sneva

1980

Tom

Sneva

1979 + ' ' + Gordon Johncock

1979

Gordon

Johncock

1979 + ' ' + Al Unser

1979

Al

Unser

1978 + ' ' + Gordon Johncock

1978

Gordon

Johncock

1978 + ' ' + Johnny Rutherford

1978

Johnny

Rutherford

1977 + ' ' + Johnny Rutherford

1977

Johnny

Rutherford

1977 + ' ' + Gordon Johncock

1977

Gordon

Johncock

1976 + ' ' + Bobby Unser

1976

Bobby

Unser

1976 + ' ' + Al Unser

1976

Al

Unser

1975 + ' ' + Johnny Rutherford

1975

Johnny

Rutherford

1975 + ' ' + A.J. Foyt

1975

A.J.

Foyt

1974 + ' ' + Mike Mosley

1974

Mike

Mosley

1974 + ' ' + Gordon Johncock

1974

Gordon

Johncock

1973 + ' ' + Gordon Johncock

1973

Gordon

Johncock

1972 + ' ' + Bobby Unser

1972

Bobby

Unser

1971 + ' ' + Al Unser

1971

Al

Unser

1971 + ' ' + A.J. Foyt

1971

A.J.

Foyt

1970 + ' ' + Al Unser

1970

Al

Unser

1970 + ' ' + Swede Savage

1970

Swede

Savage

1969 + ' ' + George Follmer

1969

George

Follmer

1969 + ' ' + Al Unser

1969

Al

Unser

1968 + ' ' + Bobby Unser

1968

Bobby

Unser

1968 + ' ' + Gary Bettenhausen

1968

Gary

Bettenhausen

1967 + ' ' + Lloyd Ruby

1967

Lloyd

Ruby

1967 + ' ' + Mario Andretti

1967

Mario

Andretti

1966 + ' ' + Jim McElreath

1966

Jim

McElreath

1966 + ' ' + Mario Andretti

1966

Mario

Andretti

1965 + ' ' + Don Branson

1965

Don

Branson

1965 + ' ' + A.J. Foyt

1965

A.J.

Foyt

1964 + ' ' + A.J. Foyt

1964

A.J.

Foyt

1964 + ' ' + Lloyd Ruby

1964

Lloyd

Ruby