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Solid showing in Phoenix O'Ward finished fourth in the Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway in Saturday's IndyCar race.

Impact O'Ward had pace all weekend, as he qualified seventh and looked to be in contention for a win late in the race. He was among seven drivers to pit under caution on Lap 212 and quickly moved up to fourth place in the ensuing laps. However, O'Ward stalled there and watched Josef Newgarden, who followed the same strategy, take home the win. While it was a disappointing finish, O'Ward has started the 2026 season with two finishes inside the top five.

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2 DAYS AGO • INDYCAR

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2 DAYS AGO • INDYCAR

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2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

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3 DAYS AGO • INDYCAR

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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3 DAYS AGO • INDYCAR

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4 DAYS AGO • INDYCAR

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Scott Dixon (photo) won in 2016 at Phoenix Raceway for Chip Ganassi Racing.

4 DAYS AGO • INDYCAR

Back to the Future: INDYCAR Returns to Phoenix for 'Desert Double'

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6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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6 DAYS AGO • INDYCAR

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MARCH 2 • INDYCAR

Gearing Up: Alex Palou Taking Aim at History as Phoenix Returns

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MARCH 1 • FOX SPORTS

Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Results: Alex Palou Continues Dominance

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MARCH 1 • INDYCAR

Pato O'Ward, Arrow McLaren Step Forward in St. Pete Warmup

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MARCH 1 • INDYCAR

Pato O'Ward Knows Constant Pressure Is Only Way To Dethrone Champ

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FEBRUARY 28 • INDYCAR

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FEBRUARY 27 • FOX SPORTS

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FEBRUARY 26 • INDYCAR

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FEBRUARY 26 • FOX SPORTS

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FEBRUARY 26 • FOX SPORTS

2026 INDYCAR Odds: How to bet the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

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FEBRUARY 25 • INDYCAR

Inside Line: Wishes for St. Petersburg?

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FEBRUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

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FEBRUARY 24 • FOX SPORTS

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FEBRUARY 24 • INDYCAR

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FEBRUARY 19 • INDYCAR

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