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Josef Newgarden captured victory in IndyCar's return to Phoenix Raceway after an eight-year absence, claiming his first win of the 2026 season. The Team Penske driver executed a masterful late-race charge on fresh tires to pass Kyle Kirkwood for the Good Ranchers 250 victory.
Josef Newgarden claimed his record-setting 33rd NTT IndyCar Series victory with Chevrolet power at Phoenix Raceway. The race featured a track-record 565 on-track passes and 18 lead changes among 11 different drivers in an action-packed 250-lap event.