IndyCar Series at Phoenix Raceway
| IndyCar Series | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Phoenix Raceway (1964–2005, 2016–2018, 2026) |
| First race | 1964 |
| Distance | 255.5 mi (411.2 km) |
| Laps | 250 |
| Previous names | Phoenix 100/150/200: 1964, 1973–1974, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1997 Jimmy Bryan Memorial: 1965–1968 Jimmy Bryan 150: 1969–1972, 1976–1978 Bricklin 150: 1975 Arizona Republic/Jimmy Bryan 150: 1979 Kraco Car Stereo 150: 1981–1982 Dana–Jimmy Bryan 150: 1984 Dana 200: 1986 Checker 200: 1987–1988 Checker Autoworks 200: 1989 Autoworks 200: 1990 Valvoline 200: 1991–1993 Slick-50 200: 1994–1995 Dura-Lube 200: 1996, 1998 MCI WorldCom 200: 1999–2000 Pennzoil/Copper World Indy 200: 2001 Bombardier ATV Indy 200: 2002 Purex/Dial Indy 200: 2003 Copper World Indy 200: 2004 XM Satellite Radio 200 presented by Argent Mortgage: 2005 Desert Diamond West Valley Phoenix Grand Prix: 2016–2018 Former second race:
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| Most wins (driver) | Johnny Rutherford (3) Bobby Unser (3) Rick Mears (3) Former fall race: A. J. Foyt (4) Al Unser (4) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Chassis: Dallara (11) Engine: Chevrolet (11) |
The Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona, United States has hosted American open-wheel car racing since 1964. The United States Auto Club (USAC) moved the fall race from the Arizona State Fairgrounds and added a spring race to the newly built Phoenix International Raceway in 1964. The races became part of the Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) series in 1979. The fall race was cancelled after 1986, but the spring race continued and joined the Indy Racing League (IRL) in 1996. It was held continuously through 2005.
After a hiatus of eleven years, the race was revived by the IndyCar Series in 2016. It was held on Saturday night under the lights. Long considered a popular Indycar track, Phoenix saw the final career victory for Mario Andretti (1993).
The race was last held in 2018 as part of the IndyCar Series. It was often known as the Jimmy Bryan Memorial in its early years. The race is slated to return in 2026 under the Good Ranchers 250.
The previous fall race occurred from 1964 to 1986. The Circle K/Fiesta Bowl 200 was the final name of a CART race held annually at the Raceway from 1979 though 1986; it was known as the Miller High Life 150 for five editions and by multiple other names during that period. Prior to that, it was operated under USAC.