Mar 07, 2026 - 2:31p ET
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Desert Double at Phoenix Highlights: Josef Newgarden Wins; Alex Palou Wrecks
Updated: Mar 07, 2026 - 5:56 PM ET
The Desert Double is finally here, and Act 1 commences Saturday.
Both INDYCAR and NASCAR are taking on Phoenix Raceway this weekend, which starts with INDYCAR's Good Ranchers 250. Then, the Cup Series will run the Straight Talk Wireless 500 on Sunday (3:30 p.m. ET on FOX).
INDYCAR's Josef Newgarden came out victorious after starting the race in second behind David Malukas.
Here are the highlights:
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Mar 07, 2026 - 5:19p ET
Newgarden!
Mar 07, 2026 - 5:01p ET
Lead Change
Mar 07, 2026 - 4:51p ET
200-Lap Checkup
Mar 07, 2026 - 4:36p ET
Foster Wrecks; Kirkwood Out Front
Mar 07, 2026 - 4:08p ET
100-Lap Checkup
Mar 07, 2026 - 3:50p ET
What Happened With Palou?
Mar 07, 2026 - 3:36p ET
Alex Palou Goes Into the Wall
Mar 07, 2026 - 3:33p ET
Driving Backward (For Real)
Mar 07, 2026 - 3:23p ET
Clint Bowyer Going Through It
Mar 07, 2026 - 2:32p ET
INDYCAR at Phoenix Starting Lineup
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