IndyCar: Phoenix Power Rankings

By Alex Herbst | Mar 31, 2016

Mar 12, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Verizon IndyCar Series driver Juan Pablo Montoya (2) during practice for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg at streets of St. Petersburg. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

For the first time in a decade, the Verizon IndyCar Series returns to the desert southwest, to race at Phoenix International Raceway. And outside of one test in the off season, many of the drivers in the field on Saturday night have never raced at the unique one-mile oval. High speeds and fast lap times are nearly a guarantee in the Phoenix Grand Prix, but who will emerge to win the race?

Here are your top ten race contenders from our Phoenix Power Rankings:

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Be sure to catch the Desert Diamond West Valley Phoenix Grand Prix, on Saturday night live on NBCSN. Coverage begins with practice and qualifying coverage, also on NBCSN.