IndyCar returns to Phoenix Raceway for the first time since 2018, with little precedent to predict the results.

The IndyCar Series makes its first visit to an oval in 2026 at Phoenix as part of a NASCAR doubleheader weekend: How to watch, qualifying, race, weather.

There’s plenty to marvel at around one-mile Phoenix Raceway oval as NASCAR fans get their first look at the grand differences in speed between their favorite Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota Cup cars and the Chevy- and Honda-powered Dallara DW12 IndyCars that have a feature race on Saturday.

Tucson native Alex Bowman misses the Phoenix NASCAR race after a vertigo diagnosis. Anthony Alfredo will drive the No. 48 Hendrick Chevy in his place.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Phoenix Raceway for the GOVX 200, the fourth race of the season and the 49th series event held at the one‑mile oval. Early‑season momentum firmly belongs to Richard Childress Racing,

Will Power’s hopes to get off to a great start at Andretti Global have been met with a trio of punishing impacts in the No. 26 Honda, including one in qualifying at Phoenix Raceway.

NASCAR continues its journey West as the action moves from Texas to Phoenix this week for the 2026 Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz. Tyler Reddick is off to a dominant start to the season,