2026 Good Ranchers 250

2026 Good Ranchers 250
Race details
2nd round of the 2026 IndyCar season
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Layout of Phoenix Raceway
DateMarch 7, 2026
Official nameGood Ranchers 250
LocationPhoenix Raceway, Avondale, Arizona
CoursePermanent racing facility
1.022 mi / 1.645 km
Distance250 laps
255.5 mi / 411.2 km
Pole position
Driver David Malukas (Team Penske)
Time41.0530
Fastest lap
Driver Will Power (Andretti Global)
Time21.8686 (on lap 192 of 250)
Podium
First Josef Newgarden (Team Penske)
Second Kyle Kirkwood (Andretti Global)
Third David Malukas (Team Penske)
Chronology
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2018 2027

The 2026 Good Ranchers 250 was the second round of the 2026 IndyCar Series. The race was held on March 7, 2026, at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona.[1] The race was contested of 250 laps. Josef Newgarden won the race, followed by Kyle Kirkwood and David Malukas.

Background

Phoenix Raceway is a 1.022-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona, near Phoenix. The motorsport track opened in 1964 and currently hosts two NASCAR race weekends annually, formerly the championship from 2020 to 2025. Phoenix Raceway has also hosted the CART, USAC and the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The raceway is currently owned and operated by NASCAR.

Phoenix Raceway would host multiple IndyCar Series events throughout the years. Following the 2018 race the raceway announced the series would not return for 2019, citing poor attendance.[2]

In 2025, Racer reported that Phoenix would make a return for the 2026 season.[3][4] On September 16, it was confirmed that Phoenix will return to the calendar, in conjunction with NASCAR.[5]

Entry list

Further information: 2026 IndyCar Series § Confirmed entries
Key Meaning
 R  Rookie
 W  Past winner
No. Driver Team Engine
2 Josef Newgarden  W  Team Penske Chevrolet
3 Scott McLaughlin Team Penske Chevrolet
4 Caio Collet  R  A.J. Foyt Racing Chevrolet
5 Pato O'Ward Arrow McLaren Chevrolet
6 Nolan Siegel Arrow McLaren Chevrolet
7 Christian Lundgaard Arrow McLaren Chevrolet
8 Kyffin Simpson Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
9 Scott Dixon  W  Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
10 Álex Palou Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
12 David Malukas Team Penske Chevrolet
14 Santino Ferrucci A. J. Foyt Racing Chevrolet
15 Graham Rahal Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda
18 Romain Grosjean Dale Coyne Racing Honda
19 Dennis Hauger  R  Dale Coyne Racing Honda
20 Alexander Rossi ECR Chevrolet
21 Christian Rasmussen ECR Chevrolet
26 Will Power Andretti Global Honda
27 Kyle Kirkwood Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian Honda
28 Marcus Ericsson Andretti Global Honda
45 Louis Foster Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda
47 Mick Schumacher  R  Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda
60 Felix Rosenqvist Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Honda
66 Marcus Armstrong Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Honda
76 Rinus VeeKay Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet
77 Sting Ray Robb Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet

Practice

The first practice session was held on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Top Practice Speeds
Pos No. Driver Team Engine Lap Time
1 12 David Malukas Team Penske Chevrolet 20.5005
2 5 Pato O'Ward Arrow McLaren Chevrolet 20.6350
3 2 Josef Newgarden Team Penske Chevrolet 20.6829
Practice results

Qualifying

The qualifying session was held on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Classification
Pos No. Driver Team Engine Time Final
grid
1 12 David Malukas Team Penske Chevrolet 41.0530 1
2 2 Josef Newgarden  W  Team Penske Chevrolet 41.2493 2
3 15 Graham Rahal Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda 41.3810 3
4 47 Mick Schumacher  R  Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda 41.4587 4
5 3 Scott McLaughlin Team Penske Chevrolet 41.5109 5
6 20 Alexander Rossi ECR Chevrolet 41.5252 6
7 5 Pato O'Ward Arrow McLaren Chevrolet 41.5359 7
8 76 Rinus VeeKay Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet 41.5589 8
9 6 Nolan Siegel Arrow McLaren Chevrolet 41.6196 9
10 10 Álex Palou Chip Ganassi Racing Honda 41.6234 10
11 27 Kyle Kirkwood Andretti Global Honda 41.6479 11
12 77 Sting Ray Robb Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet 41.7305 12
13 66 Marcus Armstrong Meyer Shank Racing Honda 41.7551 13
14 28 Marcus Ericsson Andretti Global Honda 41.7721 14
15 9 Scott Dixon  W  Chip Ganassi Racing Honda 41.8425 15
16 45 Louis Foster Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda 41.9025 16
17 7 Christian Lundgaard Arrow McLaren Chevrolet 41.9664 17
18 21 Christian Rasmussen ECR Chevrolet 41.9728 18
19 8 Kyffin Simpson Chip Ganassi Racing Honda 41.9974 19
20 18 Romain Grosjean Dale Coyne Racing Honda 42.1512 20
21 14 Santino Ferrucci A. J. Foyt Racing Chevrolet 42.2096 21
22 19 Dennis Hauger  R  Dale Coyne Racing Honda 42.3983 22
23 4 Caio Collet  R  A.J. Foyt Racing Chevrolet 42.9474 23
24 60 Felix Rosenqvist Meyer Shank Racing Honda DNQ 24
25 26 Will Power Andretti Global Honda DNQ 25
Qualifying results
Notes
  • Bold text indicates fastest time.

Final practice

The final practice session was held on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Top Practice Speeds
Pos No. Driver Team Engine Lap Time
1 2 Josef Newgarden Team Penske Chevrolet 21.4699
2 66 Marcus Armstrong Meyer Shank Racing Honda 21.5361
3 5 Pato O'Ward Arrow McLaren Chevrolet 21.5926
Final practice results

Race

The race was held on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Classification
Pos No. Driver Team Engine Laps Time/Retired Pit
Stops 		Grid Laps
Led 		Pts.
1 2 Josef Newgarden Team Penske Chevrolet 250 1:51:14.4657 5 2 8 51
2 27 Kyle Kirkwood Andretti Global Honda 250 1:51:16.2594 3 11 47 41
3 12 David Malukas Team Penske Chevrolet 250 1:51:17.3069 4 1 73 39
4 5 Pato O'Ward Arrow McLaren Chevrolet 250 1:51:18.3975 5 7 10 33
5 66 Marcus Armstrong Meyer Shank Racing Honda 250 1:51:20.9472 3 13 8 31
6 20 Alexander Rossi ECR Chevrolet 250 1:51:21.7568 6 6 – 28
7 9 Scott Dixon Chip Ganassi Racing Honda 250 1:51:22.6304 4 15 12 27
8 3 Scott McLaughlin Team Penske Chevrolet 250 1:51:24.3443 5 5 – 24
9 15 Graham Rahal Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda 250 1:51:24.9347 5 3 – 22
10 8 Kyffin Simpson Chip Ganassi Racing Honda 250 1:51:26.5963 5 19 – 20
11 14 Santino Ferrucci A.J. Foyt Enterprises Chevrolet 250 1:51:31.3017 5 21 – 19
12 60 Felix Rosenqvist Meyer Shank Racing Honda 250 1:51:31.6796 4 24 – 18
13 7 Christian Lundgaard Arrow McLaren Chevrolet 250 1:51:32.1241 5 17 8 18
14 21 Christian Rasmussen ECR Chevrolet 250 1:51:32.7519 5 18 69 17
15 19 Dennis Hauger Dale Coyne Racing Honda 250 1:51:33.4397 4 22 3 16
16 26 Will Power Andretti Global Honda 249 1:51:33.1071 4 25 10 15
17 28 Marcus Ericsson Andretti Global Honda 249 1:51:34.0977 4 14 2 14
18 47 Mick Schumacher Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda 248 1:51:34.9878 3 4 – 12
19 4 Caio Collet A.J. Enterprises Chevrolet 248 1:51:36.1321 3 23 – 11
20 6 Nolan Siegel Arrow McLaren Chevrolet 247 1:51:35.3306 5 9 – 10
21 77 Sting Ray Robb Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet 246 1:51:36.8855 4 12 – 9
22 76 Rinus VeeKay Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet 245 1:51:32.6567 4 8 – 8
23 45 Louis Foster Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda 140 Contact 2 16 – 7
24 10 Álex Palou Chip Ganassi Racing Honda 21 Contact 0 10 – 6
25 18 Romain Grosjean Dale Coyne Racing Honda – DNS – 20 – 5
Fastest lap: Will Power (Andretti Global) – 21.8686 (Lap 192)
Official race results

Championship standings after the race

  • Note: Only the top five positions are included.

References

  1. ^ "2026 Schedule" (PDF). IndyCar. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  2. ^ Ayello, Jim. "IndyCar will not return to Phoenix in 2019". IndyStar. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  3. ^ Pruett, Marshall (August 27, 2025). "Phoenix, Mexico and a relocated Toronto all poised to feature on IndyCar's 2026 schedule". Racer. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  4. ^ Brown, Nathan (August 28, 2025) [August 27, 2025]. "IndyCar to pair with NASCAR, Barber date set, sources say. What we know on next year's schedule". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  5. ^ "INDYCAR Announces 17-Race 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Schedule". IndyCar. September 16, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
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