Good Ranchers 250

March 6 - 7 |Avondale, Arizona

Countdown to Green

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Apr 08 2018 •

Phoenix race highlights remix

Catch all the highlights of the Desert Diamond West Valley Casino Phoenix Grand Prix, with some key team radio communications tossed in for good measure.

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 Practice

Highlights

Results

5:00PM ET

FS2

Final Practice

Highlights

Results

Saturday, Mar 7

3:00PM ET

Fox

Race

Highlights

Results

Track Details

Phoenix Raceway

TBD

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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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Phoenix Open Test To Salute Unser Family

The 1.022-mile desert oval will host the annual preseason Open Test on Feb. 17-18 to prepare for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES' return to the track on March 7.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Will Power Starts To Settle In at Andretti With First Test

Will Power (photo, right) joined Andretti Global starting in 2026 after 16 full-time seasons with Team Penske.

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Editorial Staff

Inside Line: Most Interesting 2026 Season Storyline?

The return of Phoenix Raceway to the schedule for the Good Ranchers 250 (photo, above) is one of the most intriguing storylines of the 2026 season for one of the Inside Line panelists.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

All Eyes on 2026: An INDYCAR SERIES Season Loaded With Intrigue

Many questions abound entering a new NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Notebook: iRacing Pro Series Starts Thursday

The world's best sim racers will return to the virtual track for an eight-race competition featuring NTT INDYCAR SERIES cars, with a $20,000 prize for the winner.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 8: Arlington, Phoenix, Markham Highlight 2026 Schedule

The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the 10 biggest moments of 2025 in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 22-31.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

FOX Sports, INDYCAR Unveil 2026 Race Broadcast Start Times

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is once again the only premier motorsports series in North America with all races broadcast on network television.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Phoenix Raceway Announces Good Ranchers 250

INDYCAR's return to the Arizona desert will be Saturday, March 7, 2026.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Scott Dixon, Alexander Rossi Never Tire of Phoenix

Indianapolis 500 winners Alexander Rossi (photo) and Scott Dixon this week helped Firestone develop a Firehawk tire for the March 2026 return of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES to the 1-mile Phoenix Raceway.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

After Busy October, Plenty of News Still Could Be Made in November

There still is plenty of intrigue in November as the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season takes shape, including whether driver Mick Schumacher (photo) and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team up.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

September Scorecard: Offseason? What Offseason?

Will Power's (photo) quick move from Team Penske to Andretti Global was one of the early big stories of a month full of INDYCAR news in September.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Plenty of History, New Layout Await INDYCAR’s Return to Phoenix

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES last competed on the unique, 1-mile oval at Phoenix Raceway in 2018 (photo).

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What PREMA Racing Learned from its Debut at St. Pete

PREMA Racing sporting director Ryan Briscoe talks with FOX Sports analyst Jack Harvey about the team's NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut at St. Petersburg and what it learned for the season ahead.

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Alex Rodriguez gets Incredible Thrill Ride at St. Pete

Join baseball legend and MLB on FOX analyst Alex Rodriguez as he experiences the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for the first time, taking a thrilling ride in a two-seater before the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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Best Onboard Moments from Streets of St. Pete

Get behind the wheel and relive the biggest moments from Sunday’s season opener on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Java with James: Rinus VeeKay, Racing Roots and Rolling with the Punches

In the season premiere of Java with James, new Dale Coyne Racing driver Rinus VeeKay sits down with James Hinchcliffe to discuss souvenir coffee beans, his racing roots and what it's like being married to professional boxer Carmen VeeKay.

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Full Race: 2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Relive the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opener from the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, in this INDYCAR SERIES Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Josef Newgarden Sets FASTEST Lap at St. Petersburg

Ride onboard with Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden as the No. 2 sets the TAG Heuer Fastest Lap of the race in the 2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

From Lap 1 calamity to a battle to the finish, relive the top moments from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opener in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Drivers React Following Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Alex Palou, Scott Dixon, Josef Newgarden and others give their thoughts on the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opener in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Alex Palou, Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden Battle to Finish at St. Pete

Watch as Alex Palou, Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden go head-to-head in a fight to the checkered flag in the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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Extended Race Highlights: 2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Relive all the best action from a thrilling NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opener on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Nolan Siegel, Will Power and Louis Foster Wreck on Lap 1 at St. Pete

Chaos quickly erupted on the Streets of St. Petersburg as Will Power, Nolan Siegel, and Louis Foster were involved in a Lap 1 incident.

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Qualifying Highlights: 2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Who claimed the first NTT P1 Award of the season on the Streets of St. Petersburg? Catch all the top highlights from qualifying.

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Drivers React to Qualifying for Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Will Power, Pato O'Ward, Josef Newgarden and others give their thoughts throughout qualifying for Sunday's season opener in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Scott McLaughlin Rebounds to Secure First Pole of Season

Just one day after crashing out of opening practice, Scott McLaughlin bounces back to secure the first NTT P1 Award of the season at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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Practice 2 Highlights: 2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Find out who finished atop the leaderboard in the last tune-up before qualifying for Sunday's NTT INDYCAR SERIES opener on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Practice 1 Highlights: 2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Catch up on the top moments from the first NTT INDYCAR SERIES practice session of the new season from the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Felix Rosenqvist, Marcus Armstrong Pull Off Incredible Saves in St. Pete Practice

New Meyer Shank Racing teammates Felix Rosenqvist and Marcus Armstrong showcase their incredible skill, avoiding damage with a pair of remarkable saves during Practice 1 for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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Scott McLaughlin Tags Wall in Practice at St. Petersburg

Scott McLaughlin saw his opening practice session of the season come to an early end, spinning and hitting the wall at St. Petersburg.

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Race Preview: Who's the Driver To Beat at St. Petersburg?

Everything you need to know as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES kicks off the 2025 season on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.

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