Ryan Blaney triumphed at Phoenix Raceway, securing his first NASCAR Cup Series win of the 2026 season despite early setbacks. After two pit road issues, Blaney’s team made a bold call during a late caution, allowing him to regain track position. He held off Christopher Bell to win, exemplifying resilience. Continue reading Team Penske Completes Phoenix Sweep with Blaney’s Cup Victory
Justin Allgaier won the GOVX 200 at Phoenix Raceway by taking the lead with just 11 laps remaining, despite not leading most of the race. Jesse Love dominated early, but a late race caution allowed Allgaier to capitalize. This victory marked Allgaier’s third at Phoenix and placed him at the top of the championship standings. Continue reading Justin Allgaier Strikes Late to Steal Phoenix Victory
Josef Newgarden quickly secured his first victory of the 2026 INDYCAR season, winning the Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway. This marked his 33rd career win. Newgarden’s strategic tire choice allowed him to overtake Kyle Kirkwood late in the race. The win also placed him at the top of the championship standings early in the season. Continue reading Newgarden Charges Late to Win Thrilling INDYCAR Return to Phoenix
Christopher Bell remains unstoppable, securing his third straight win at Phoenix. Meanwhile, Ryan Blaney’s blown engine, Tyler Reddick’s power steering issues, and Kyle Busch’s top-10 finish shake up our power rankings. Now, the NASCAR field heads to Las Vegas, where momentum and redemption will be on the line this weekend. Continue reading Full Throttle Media NASCAR Power Rankings: Post-Phoenix Edition
In a thrilling finish at Phoenix Raceway, Christopher Bell captured his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory, narrowly edging teammate Denny Hamlin by 0.049 seconds in Sunday’s Shriners Children’s 500. The Oklahoma native led a race-high 105 laps en route to his 12th career win, strengthening his early-season championship campaign. Continue reading Bell Claims Third Straight Victory with Thrilling Win at Phoenix
In a thrilling NASCAR Xfinity Series finish, Aric Almirola executed a dramatic last-lap pass on Alex Bowman during overtime to win Saturday’s GOVX 200 at Phoenix by just 0.045 seconds. After a late caution erased Justin Allgaier’s dominant lead, Almirola capitalized on the restart to secure his fourth Joe Gibbs Racing victory. Continue reading Almirola Secures Dramatic Overtime Victory at Phoenix with Last-Lap Pass
William Byron claimed pole position for Sunday’s Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway with a blistering 26.930-second lap (133.680mph). The Hendrick Motorsports driver was the only competitor to break into the 26-second bracket, securing his 14th career NASCAR Cup Series pole and second at Phoenix. Continue reading Byron Claims Phoenix Pole Position with Impressive Qualifying Run
Alex Bowman will lead the field in Saturday’s GOVX 200 at Phoenix Raceway after posting the fastest qualifying lap of 27.276 seconds. The Arizona native, making his only scheduled Xfinity Series start this year, will be joined on the front row by Sheldon Creed. Continue reading Alex Bowman Claims Pole Position for Saturday’s GOVX 200 at Phoenix Raceway
In a thrilling finish at Phoenix, Brent Crews snatched his first ARCA pavement victory from Brenden Queen with a dramatic last-lap pass in Turn 3. After a late caution forced a one-lap shootout, Crews capitalized on his Joe Gibbs Racing debut, dedicating the win to his mother’s birthday. Continue reading Crews Steals Victory from Queen in Dramatic ARCA Finish at Phoenix
NASCAR has announced the introduction of option tires for the March 9 Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, enhancing competition at short tracks. This experiment, which offers faster speeds but quicker wear, aims to increase strategic depth. If successful, the option tire may become the primary tire for the November championship race. Continue reading NASCAR Introduces Primary and Option Tires for Phoenix Cup Race in March
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