US EditionTeam Penske’s Phoenix sweep caps a historic IndyCar-NASCAR doubleheader weekend
Josef Newgarden and Ryan Blaney led Team Penske to win both IndyCar and NASCAR races, marking a historic weekend during the team's 60th season celebration.
- On Friday, March 6, 2026, Team Penske completed a rare weekend sweep at Phoenix Raceway as its IndyCar and NASCAR teams each won on the oval during the first-ever twin billing, marking its 60th-year celebration.
- Penske worked out a pairing with NASCAR to share the Phoenix oval to speed IndyCar's early calendar, closing the traditional gap and marking the first time the once-bitter rivals shared an oval track.
- Josef Newgarden wore a Ryan Blaney shirt and cheered from his pit stand Sunday as David Malukas claimed the IndyCar pole and Joey Logano won the NASCAR pole, while Roger Penske's six drivers mingled at the track.
- Team Penske checked three of four boxes—IndyCar pole, Cup pole, IndyCar win—underscoring early-season momentum after victory lane celebrations.
- Longtime owner and expanded series promoter Penske continues growing the sport with over 650 race wins, 48 championships, and a record 20 Indianapolis 500s, including recent partnerships.
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Analysis | Penske’s Phoenix sweep caps historic IndyCar-NASCAR doubleheader
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Josef Newgarden threw down the gauntlet shortly after winning the IndyCar opener of the “desert doubleheader” at Phoenix Raceway that paired Roger Penske's open-wheel series with NASCAR for a first-ever twin billing at an oval track.
Inside The Garage: Team Penske Relishes Phoenix Sweep but Loftier Goals Await
Here's what's happening this week Inside The Garage: Phoenix Raceway (Avondale, Ariz.) — The Team Penske drivers talked about how they felt pressure to perform when INDYCAR and NASCAR got together for a weekend of racing in the valley of the Arizona mountains. It made for a nice storyline. Ryan Blaney won the Cup race Sunday, the day after Penske teammate Josef Newgarden won the INDYCAR event. And he understood the gravity of the weekend. "You d…
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