The busy start to the 2026 IndyCar Series season continues with a return to the 1-mile Phoenix International Raceway oval. The series last raced there in 2018 but is preparing for a 250-lap race as part of an IndyCar-NASCAR doubleheader weekend.
When does the IndyCar Series race in Phoenix? When is the Good Ranchers 250 in Phoenix? IndyCar Series schedule for the Good Ranchers 250 in Phoenix
(All times ET; all IndyCar sessions are on IndyCar Live, IndyCar Radio and Sirius XM Channel 218)
Friday, March 6
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Saturday, March 7
Sunday, March 8
Where to watch the IndyCar race at Phoenix? How to watch the Good Ranchers 250 in Phoenix?
TV: Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET, Saturday, March 6, 2026, on Fox. Green flag is scheduled for 3:20 p.m. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell. Georgia Henneberry, Kevin Lee and Jack Harvey are the pit reporters.
IndyCar predictions for Phoenix from IndyStar’s Zion Brown
Who is leading IndyCar? 2026 IndyCar results
Alex Palou won the season opener at St. Petersburg, Florida, with ease. Pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin finished second and Christian Lundgaard completed the podium.
When did the IndyCar Series last race in Phoenix?
Josef Newgarden won the IndyCar race at Phoenix in 2018. Among drivers still in the series, Alexander Rossi finished 3rd, Scott Dixon 4th, Graham Rahal 9th, and Will Power 22nd.
How can I stream the IndyCar race at Phoenix? How can I stream the Good Ranchers 250 in Phoenix?
FoxSports.com, Fox Sports app
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How can I listen to IndyCar race at Phoenix?
IndyCar Nation is on SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Live and the IndyCar Radio Network (check affiliates for each race). Mark Jaynes is the anchor, with driver analyst Davey Hamilton.
Will it rain during the IndyCar race Good Ranchers 250 in Phoenix? Phoenix weather forecast for IndyCar race
IndyCar tire allocation for Good Ranchers 250 in Phoenix
Tires: Ten sets of primary tires are available for the weekend. One additional set is available for use during the group session on Friday.
IndyCar schedule 2026
(*-street course; ^-road course; #-oval; all races on Fox, SiriusXM Channel 218; times are start of TV coverage, ET)
IndyCar Series teams, drivers in 2026
(with team, car number and driver; *-Indianapolis 500 only)
Zion Brown is IndyStar’s motorsports reporter. Follow him at @z10nbr0wn. Get IndyStar’s motor sports coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Motor Sports newsletter.
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