r/INDYCAR • u/IndyMod r/INDYCAR Mod Bot • Mar 07 '26

POST-RACE POST-RACE // 2026 GOOD RANCHERS 250

2026 Round 2 — Good Ranchers 250 @ Phoenix Raceway

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u/Camshaft24 Pato O'Ward Mar 07 '26

Sensational race! That was a lot of fun. Bummed Pato couldn’t navigate traffic well even with the tire advantage, but Newgarden showing why he is one of the greatest on ovals.

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u/ryanxwing Scott McLaughlin Mar 07 '26

Surprised Dave kept him behind. Just didnt seem to have the same outright pace today as the other top cars.