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Phoenix to Host Historic NASCAR-IndyCar Doubleheader in 2026

9/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

Phoenix Raceway will host a NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader weekend from March 6-8, 2026, with IndyCar racing on March 7 and NASCAR on March 8.
This event marks IndyCar's return to Phoenix after seven years, boosting appeal and viewership for both series.
The collaboration aims to create a motorsport festival atmosphere, leveraging NASCAR's fan base and IndyCar's global reach.
If successful, this doubleheader could become an annual event, reinforcing Phoenix's status in motorsports.
Kansas Speedway has partnered with Charlie Hustle to launch co-branded apparel for the upcoming NASCAR playoff races.

History

Historical Context

The IndyCar Series last raced at Phoenix in 2009, ending a tradition that began in 2001. Following a decade-long hiatus, the Phoenix City Council, alongside NASCAR and IndyCar, aims to revitalize tourism, which dropped by 10% during the pandemic. The upcoming doubleheader weekend seeks to attract fans from both series, potentially establishing an annual event that boosts local economic growth.

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Story summary

Phoenix Raceway will host a NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader weekend from March 6-8, 2026, with IndyCar racing on March 7 and NASCAR on March 8.
This event marks IndyCar's return to Phoenix after seven years, boosting appeal and viewership for both series.
The collaboration aims to create a motorsport festival atmosphere, leveraging NASCAR's fan base and IndyCar's global reach.
If successful, this doubleheader could become an annual event, reinforcing Phoenix's status in motorsports.
Kansas Speedway has partnered with Charlie Hustle to launch co-branded apparel for the upcoming NASCAR playoff races.

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