The 2026 IndyCar schedule is out and it is indeed confirmed they are returning to Phoenix Raceway for a weekend doubleheader with NASCAR! This Phoenix resident is extremely excited for the doubleheader and will be buying tickets to the IndyCar race as soon as they go on sale.
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Howdy Partners! 2026 IndyCar Schedule, Malukas to Penske | Garage Talk
When we race at Texas, D.J.’s cowboy hat comes out. Erik decided to pull out the sloth drinking a beer and eating a taco Hawaiian shirt to fit in with the ridiculous theme of today’s show. We start off by recapping the fact we went to Texas Motor Speedway for Wednesday Night Dash, how it went, and how a penalty hosed Erik’s race. We also get into the first iRacing Indy Racing World Series rain race at Portland International Raceway.
On the second half of the show we discuss the official release of the 2026 IndyCar schedule, the double weekend at Milwaukee, and no Iowa. Then we move on and discuss proposed changes to the NASCAR playoffs including a multi race last four or maybe a final six drivers instead of four? Finally, we discuss a little F1 and the upcoming calendar.
REMINDER: No show next week!
Key Episode Moments
- 00:00:00 – iRacing Recap: Texas Race, Podium Streaks, and Cowboy Hats
- 00:01:00 – Funny Racing Outfits: Cowboy Hats and Hawaiian Shirts Explained
- 00:04:35 – IndyCar and NASCAR Schedule Updates: Phoenix, Crossover Weekends, and More
- 00:09:16 – NASCAR Playoffs, Championship Format, and Weather Concerns
- 00:13:53 – IndyCar Driver Rumors, Team Changes, and Pay Drivers Discussion
- 00:18:49 – Sim Racing Stories: iRacing, Rain Races, and Family Interruptions
- 00:23:17 – F1, NASCAR, and IndyCar: Tire Strategies, Team Orders, and Season Wrap-Up
Howdy Partners! 2026 IndyCar Schedule, Malukas to Penske – F-R Racing's Garage Talk
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Race: F-R Racing’s Garage Talk 85 from Texas Motor Speedway (Replay)
Winner: Tyler Lugo-Vickery
Next Race: October 1st, from the Charlotte Roval at 10 pm ET, only on Stadium Scene TV
Race: F-R Racing’s Garage Talk GP from Portland (Replay)
Winner: Tyler Lugo-Vickery
Next Race: September 30th, from Las Vegas Motor Speedway only on Stadium Scene TV
Season Notes: Want to race IndyCars on Tuesday night? We’ll pro-rate you into the series if you register here.
Bottom Split Racing Series
Race: Round 7 – Auto Club Speedway (Replay)
Winner: Chris Fuge
Next Race: Round 8 – Phoenix Raceway, September 29th, at 10pm ET, only on Stadium Scene TV
Season Notes: Are you new to oval racing on the iRacing platform or do you just suck at it? Well we’ve created the Bottom Split Racing League just for you! A bi-weekly Monday night league in the ARCA Menards Series cars on Stadium Scene TV! A $10 broadcast fee gets you into the eight race season.
We’ll be returning in January so watch out for next season’s registration!
F-R Racing’s GT Sprint Series
We run a monthly race from 11 pm-12 am ET on Fridays throughout the year in preparation for the official iRacing endurance events. It’s free to join, no standings kept, open config, and no iRating limits. Learn more here.
Ready to join us? Drop into our Discord and let us you’re here for the Friday night GT race!
Last Race: Nürburgring 24h Sprint (Replay)
Next Race: Friday, September 19th from Road Atlanta and we’ll broadcast on Stadium Scene TV if enough interest!
Recent Race Results
Race: iRacing Daytona 24
Results: Erik Richardson, Hunter Hughes, Ian Miller, and Tyler Vickery ran in the GTP/Hypercar class for the first time in the Ferrari 499P. The real stars of the show was the rain and the new dynamic track debris system that created chaos all over the track. Numerous accidents led to a P9 in class (of 21) and P33 overall (of 58). We look to bounce back stronger at Sebring in March.
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