The Brickyard 400 Revives Indy’s Glory
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series will culminate its summer stretch with the Brickyard 400 at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 26. The 2.5‑mile rectangular oval, long synonymous with American motorsport, will host the 400‑mile event under the bright July sun.
Fans can tune in live on TNT and truTV, while cord‑cutters will find the race on DIRECTV’s streaming platform, ensuring that viewers across the country can follow the action without missing a lap.
Historic Winners and Emerging Threats
Only three active drivers have previously tasted victory at Indy: Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace. Their past successes add a layer of intrigue, but the competitive landscape appears wide open, with contenders such as Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick and Ryan Blaney expected to battle for the checkered flag.
The race is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, marking the midpoint of a calendar that stretches from the Daytona 500 in February to the season‑ending Championship Race in November. Along the way, the series will swing through iconic venues including the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte, the historic Darlington Raceway and the newly added World Wide Technology Raceway in Illinois.