IndyCar Drivers Test at Phoenix Raceway Before Upcoming Race

All full-time drivers participated in two-day open test ahead of the Good Ranchers 250 in two weeks.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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As IndyCar returns to Phoenix Raceway for the first time since 2018, all of the series' full-time drivers participated in two days of open tests this week at the Avondale, Arizona racetrack. The drivers will be back in just two weeks for the Good Ranchers 250 on March 7.

Why it matters

Phoenix Raceway has not hosted an IndyCar race since 2018, so this test session provides an important opportunity for drivers to get reacquainted with the track ahead of the upcoming race. The return of IndyCar to this venue is significant for the sport's growth and fan engagement in the Southwest region.

The details

All of IndyCar's full-time drivers took part in the two-day open test at Phoenix Raceway this week, getting valuable track time and data ahead of the Good Ranchers 250 race on March 7. This will be the first IndyCar event at the Arizona circuit since 2018.

  • The open test took place this week in Avondale, Arizona.
  • The Good Ranchers 250 IndyCar race is scheduled for March 7, 2026.

The players

Phoenix Raceway

A 1-mile oval racetrack located in Avondale, Arizona that hosts various motorsports events including the NASCAR Cup Series and IndyCar Series.

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What’s next

The drivers will return to Phoenix Raceway in two weeks for the Good Ranchers 250 IndyCar race on March 7.

The takeaway

The open test at Phoenix Raceway gives IndyCar drivers valuable track time ahead of the series' return to the Arizona circuit after a multi-year absence, setting the stage for an exciting race in two weeks.