The 2026 Pennzoil 250 roars onto the historic oval of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, marking the latest chapter of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on the Brickyard.
Pole Position at the Brickyard
Sheldon Creed will lead the field from the pole, having turned the fastest lap in qualifying, while the rest of the grid is packed with a mix of veteran talent and rising stars.
The event is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, which translates to 4:00 PM Eastern, and will be carried live on the CW Network, giving viewers across the country a chance to follow the action.
A Deep Field of Talent
A deep field of talent is set to compete, featuring names such as Carson Kvapil, Sam Mayer, Jeremy Clements, Taylor Gray, Brandon Jones, Chase Elliott, Ross Chastain, William Sawalich, Sammy Smith, Corey Day, Jeb Burton, Justin Allgaier, Ryan Sieg, Brent Crews, Rajah Caruth, Parker Retzlaff, Patrick Staropoli, Austin Hill, Anthony Alfredo, Mason Maggio, Kyle Sieg, Nick Sanchez, Harrison Burton, Dean Thompson, Jesse Love, Blaine Perkins, Brennan Poole, Preston Pardus, Garrett Smithley, Lavar Scott, Josh Bilicki, Ryan Ellis, JJ Yeley, Joey Gase, Nathan Byrd, Blake Lothian, and David Starr.
Broadcast Details and Viewer Access
Fans can tune in via the CW’s streaming platforms or traditional cable, ensuring that the race reaches both legacy audiences and younger viewers who prefer digital consumption.
With O’Reilly Auto Parts sponsoring the series and Pennzoil fueling the engines, the race promises a blend of strategic pit strategy and high-speed drafting that could reshape the championship picture.
As the sun sets over the iconic speedway, the stage is set for a dramatic showdown that will be remembered as one of the season’s most competitive outings.