The NASCAR Cup Series is set to make its annual pilgrimage to the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400, with the event scheduled to start at 2 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, July 26.
Carson Hocevar will start from pole position, sharing the front row with Spire Motorsports teammate Daniel Suarez, a combination that promises an aggressive opening stint.
Bubba Wallace, the defending winner of the Brickyard 400 and the first Black driver to capture the event last year, enters the race 13th in the championship standings and will be looking to add another milestone to his résumé.
Shane van Gisbergen, now in his second full‑time Cup Series season, continues to show improvement on the traditional ovals, making him a dark horse for a strong finish.
A historic showdown awaits
The race also serves as the finale of NASCAR’s In‑Season Challenge, where Todd Gilliland and Ryan Blaney are among the contenders battling for the $1 million prize that will be awarded to the points leader after the checkered flag.
In the points battle, Denny Hamlin currently holds a 68‑point advantage over Tyler Reddick, positioning him as the man to beat as the stage‑heavy event unfolds.
Fans can watch the action live on TNT and truTV, with a pre‑race show kicking off at the same 2 p.m. ET start time. Coverage will also be available through HBO Max, which will stream the race alongside exclusive driver‑camera feeds.
Spanning 160 laps on the 2.5‑mile layout, the Brickyard 400 will cover a total distance of 400 miles, divided into three distinct stages that add extra strategic layers for teams and drivers.
Beyond the competition, the event carries a cultural significance, celebrating the storied venue’s legacy while highlighting the diverse talent that continues to reshape modern stock car racing.