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IndyCar returns to Phoenix Raceway for NASCAR doubleheader in 2027

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:34 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

IndyCar returns to Phoenix Raceway for NASCAR doubleheader in 2027

Summary

IndyCar is set to race at Phoenix Raceway on March 13, 2027, as part of a NASCAR doubleheader weekend. The series' return follows a successful 2026 event that improved attendance and viewership, marking IndyCar’s first races at the track since 2019. The weekend will include an IndyCar race on Saturday and a NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday. Josef Newgarden, who won at Phoenix in 2026 and 2018, emphasized the benefits of combining top motorsport events for fans. IndyCar's 2027 season will open at St. Petersburg, followed by Phoenix and Arlington, continuing the multi-weekend start introduced in 2026.

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Status Watch

•IndyCar races at Phoenix on March 13, 2027
•Event features IndyCar and NASCAR doubleheader
•2026 event saw increased attendance and viewership
•Josef Newgarden highlighted benefits for fans
•IndyCar season begins at St. Petersburg before Phoenix

Latest Updates

8:34 PMYahoo Sports — IndyCar to return to Phoenix Raceway for NASCAR doubleheader in 2027

What they're saying

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After improved attendance and viewership for IndyCar at Phoenix Raceway in 2026, the series will return for another NASCAR doubleheader in 2027.
— Yahoo Sports

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