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The IndyCar Series, officially known as the NTT IndyCar Series for sponsorship reasons, is the highest class of American open-wheel car racing in the United States, which has been conducted under the auspices of various sanctioning bodies since 1920. The series is self-sanctioned by its parent company, IndyCar, LLC, which began in 1996 as the Indy Racing League (IRL) and was created by then Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George as a competitor to Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART). In 2008, the IndyCar Series merged with CART's successor, the Champ Car World Series, unifying the history and statistics of both series (as well as those from their predecessors).

The Fastest-Growing Meat Delivery Company in the U.S. Partners
with the Fastest Racing On Earth For Exhilarating Return to Historic Track

AVONDALE, Ariz. (Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025) – Good Ranchers, an American meat company, INDYCAR and Phoenix Raceway announced a new title partnership for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ race scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026. The Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway marks INDYCAR’s return to the thrilling and high-speed one-mile oval for the first time since 2018.

The INDYCAR SERIES race is part of a buzzworthy weekend alongside NASCAR, providing a joint showcase of North American racing in partnership with FOX.

“We’re excited to welcome Good Ranchers as the entitlement sponsor of our upcoming INDYCAR race,” Phoenix Raceway President Latasha Causey said. “Their commitment to giving back and serving our veterans really resonates with our community and our fans. It shows that Good Ranchers brings the same heart and purpose to their work that our race weekends bring to the Valley, and we’re proud to partner with them for an unforgettable and historic event.”

Since being founded in 2018, Good Ranchers has become the fastest-growing meat delivery company in America by committing to one purpose: to only source meat that’s born and raised in America. Good Ranchers works with local farms and ranches across the U.S. to deliver high-quality beef, chicken, pork and wild-caught seafood to homes nationwide. But the company’s dedication to strengthening America extends beyond the food industry. Good Ranchers also partners with Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), supporting programs that provide vital care, advocacy, and long-term resources for Veterans living with spinal cord injuries.

“At Good Ranchers, we’re driven by a purpose to support America, and that commitment has shaped every part of our story,” Good Ranchers founder and CEO Ben Spell said. “As an American-born racing tradition built on hard work and a relentless drive to push forward, INDYCAR embodies that same spirit. Together, we’re fueling American families on and off the track.”

The INDYCAR SERIES first raced at Phoenix in 1964. Past winners include a legendary list of champions such as A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Bobby Unser, Al Unser, Gordon Johncock, Johnny Rutherford, Tom Sneva, Bobby Rahal, Rick Mears, Helio Castroneves, Tony Kanaan, Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden. Dixon and Newgarden join four-time and defending NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou and INDYCAR fan-favorite Pato O’Ward to headline a fast and determined field of 27 ready for Phoenix’ return to the schedule.

The Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway is the second round of the 17-race 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship. In preparation for the series’ return, an INDYCAR Open Test for all teams has been scheduled at the track for Tuesday-Wednesday Feb. 17-18.

The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opener is scheduled for Sunday, March 1 at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Fla. For the second consecutive year, FOX will air all races for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the only premium motorsports series in North America with all races airing on broadcast television. Start times for the 2026 season will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Indy NXT (pronounced "Indy Next"), previously Indy Lights, is an American developmental automobile racing series sanctioned by IndyCar, currently known as INDY NXT by Firestone for sponsorship reasons. Indy NXT is the highest step on the Road to Indy, a program of racing series leading up to the IndyCar Series.

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2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES SCHEDULE

Date	Venue
Sunday, March 1	Streets of St. Petersburg
Saturday, March 7	Phoenix Raceway
Sunday, March 15	Streets of Arlington
Sunday, March 29	Barber Motorsports Park
Sunday, April 19	Streets of Long Beach
Saturday, May 9	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course
Sunday, May 24	The 110th Indianapolis 500
Sunday, May 31	Streets of Detroit
Sunday, June 7	World Wide Technology Raceway
Sunday, June 21	Road America
Sunday, July 5	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Sunday, July 19	Nashville Superspeedway
Sunday, Aug. 9	Portland International Raceway
Sunday, Aug. 16	Streets of Markham
Saturday, Aug. 29	Milwaukee Mile Race 1
Sunday, Aug. 30	Milwaukee Mile Race 2
Sunday, Sept. 6	WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

2026 INDY NXT BY FIRESTONE SCHEDULE

Date	Venue
Sunday, March 1	Streets of St. Petersburg
Sunday, March 15	Streets of Arlington
Saturday, March 28	Barber Motorsports Park Race 1
Sunday, March 29	Barber Motorsports Park Race 2
Friday, May 8	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Race 1
Saturday, May 9	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Race 2
Sunday, May 31	Streets of Detroit
Sunday, June 7	World Wide Technology Raceway
Saturday, June 20	Road America Race 1
Sunday, June 21	Road America Race 2
Saturday, July 4	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Race 1
Sunday, July 5	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Race 2
Sunday, July 19	Nashville Superspeedway
Sunday, Aug. 9	Portland International Raceway
Sunday, Aug. 30	Milwaukee Mile
Saturday, Sept. 5	WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Race 1
Sunday, Sept. 6	WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Race 2

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