The 2026 Pennzoil 250 is set for Saturday, July 25 at 4 p.m. Eastern, when the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series rolls into the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event will cover 100 laps, amounting to 250 miles of high‑speed racing.
Broadcast and Streaming Options
Fans can tune in live on The CW, the national broadcaster that has secured the rights to the series, and stream the action through DIRECTV, fuboTV and Hulu + Live TV. Each of those platforms is currently offering a promotional window that lets viewers start watching without an immediate subscription cost.
Points Championship Landscape
In the points standings, Justin Allgaier sits at the top with 966 points and six victories already this season, positioning him as the driver to beat as the series heads to Newton, Iowa, for the next round on August 8.
A year ago, Connor Zilisch claimed the victory by overtaking Taylor Gray with just two laps remaining, a finish that added his name to the growing list of young talents making an impact. The memory of that late‑race pass fuels expectations that a similar climax could unfold this time around.
A Look at the Field
The upcoming field includes a mix of seasoned competitors and rising stars such as Jesse Love, Sheldon Creed, Corey Day, Carson Kvapil, Brandon Jones, Austin Hill, Sammy Smith, Parker Retzlaff, Sam Mayer, Brent Crews, Rajah Caruth, William Sawalich, Ryan Sieg, Anthony Alfredo, Brennan Poole, Dean Thompson, Jeremy Clements, Harrison Burton, Jeb Burton, Blaine Perkins, Patrick Staropoli, Josh Bilicki, Austin Green, Lavar Scott, Kyle Sieg, Ryan Ellis, Garrett Smithley, Nicholas Sanchez, Joey Gase, Josh Williams, Alex Labbe, Mason Maggio, JJ Yeley, Andrew Patterson, Nathan Byrd, Dawson Cram, Myatt Snider, Preston Pardus, Jordan Anderson, Will Rodgers, Brad Perez, Lee Pulliam, Luke Fenhaus, David Starr, Glen Reen, Carson Ware, Blake Lothian, Logan Bearden, Jesse Iwuji, Gray Gaulding, Alex Guenette, Dexter Bean, CJ McLaughlin, Jake Finch, Cleetus McFarland, Derek White, Baltazar Leguizamón, Tyler Tomassi, Austin J Hill, Kyle Kelley, Sage Karam and Matt Wilson. Their diverse backgrounds and recent performances suggest a deep and unpredictable roster.
Beyond the on‑track action, the race serves as a showcase for the series’ partnership with O’Reilly Auto Parts, whose branding appears on the event’s title and on the cars themselves, underscoring the commercial tie‑ins that help fund the schedule.