Double in the Desert, IndyCar and NASCAR.

Phoenix Raceway is hosting a IndyCar and NASCAR double header this weekend in which they share the same oval track for the first time.

IndyCar is up first this Friday. Practice went well until Felix Rosenqvist lost the rear of the car and backed into the wall. Daivd Malukas looked strong throughout the session, but the real surprise was Mick Schumacher as the fastest rookie at 11TH

Schumacher having finished last at St Pete was first to go out for Qualification, and he improved with his fastest time of the day.

Will Power’s season is not starting well as he once again struggled to get a handle on the Andretti setup and the car stepped out on him and into the wall. He will start last in Saturday’s race.

Mick’s pace was a hint that RLL was on to something as Graham went just a little quicker but it was Team Penske that was bringing the speed. Malukas went to the top on his run with several more to try and unseat him. His Penske teammates took their shots, first it was Newgarden and then McLaughlin with no luck. The last driver was Palou who could only manage 10^th.

Young David Malukas is proving he is ready for the pressures of team Penske.

Top 10

Rank Car Driver Name C/E/T Lap 1 Lap 2 Total Time Avg Speed Comment

1 12 Malukas, David D/C/F 20.4928 20.5602 00:41.0530 175.383

2 2 Newgarden, Josef D/C/F 20.6046 20.6447 00:41.2493 174.548

3 15 Rahal, Graham D/H/F 20.6391 20.7419 00:41.3810 173.993

4 47 Schumacher, Mick (R) D/H/F 20.7163 20.7424 00:41.4587 173.667

5 3 McLaughlin, Scott D/C/F 20.6868 20.8241 00:41.5109 173.448

6 20 Rossi, Alexander D/C/F 20.7483 20.7769 00:41.5252 173.389

7 5 O’Ward, Pato D/C/F 20.6000 20.9359 00:41.5359 173.344

8 76 VeeKay, Rinus D/C/F 20.7626 20.7963 00:41.5589 173.248

9 6 Siegel, Nolan D/C/F 20.8613 20.7583 00:41.6196 172.995