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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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Newgarden!
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Lead Change
4:51p ET
200-Lap Checkup
4:36p ET
Foster Wrecks; Kirkwood Out Front
4:08p ET
100-Lap Checkup
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What Happened With Palou?
3:36p ET
Alex Palou Goes Into the Wall
3:33p ET
Driving Backward (For Real)
3:23p ET
Clint Bowyer Going Through It
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INDYCAR at Phoenix Starting Lineup
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