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The 2026 Indianapolis Motor Speedway weekend will feature a $11.2 million Cup Series purse, a $180,000 increase from last year, while drivers like Bubba Wallace aim for back‑to‑back victories.
Scheduled for a September 18, 2026 release, NASCAR 26 promises simultaneous PC and console availability, a premium Gold Edition arriving early, and pre‑order incentives that include an early trailer on July 29.
NASCAR prepares for the 24th race weekend of the 2026 season at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, featuring a $1.66 million purse and a competitive field that includes Sam Mayer, Taylor Gray, Ryan Sieg and Connor Zilisch.
Carson Hocevar will bypass the Truck Series event at Indianapolis to focus on the Brickyard 400, with Nick Sanchez slated to replace him and Connor Mosack taking over the No. 7 Chevrolet. The moves come amid new eligibility rules that could reshape the division.
IndyCar veteran Scott Dixon's remarks about NASCAR race length drew a sharp response from Sirius XM host Danielle Trotta, with social media and former driver Marco Andretti weighing in on the misunderstanding.
NASCAR is gearing up for the 24th race weekend of the 2026 season at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where a $11.2 million purse and a field of strong contenders promise a thrilling competition.
NASCAR will refer to the points leader entering the postseason as the 'No. 1 seed', a change confirmed by Mike Forde and set to take effect before the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis.
Christopher Bell’s limited 2025 Truck Series schedule concluded at North Wilkesboro, paving the way for Mike Christopher Jr. to take the wheel at Indianapolis while the team still searches for a stable driver lineup.
The 2026 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will return to Lucas Oil Raceway in July, introducing a new qualifying format that determines the starting lineup based on the fastest single lap. The event promises competitive racing and a fresh approach to grid determination.
The 2026 Pennzoil 250 will feature a novel one‑lap qualifying format, and drivers from Joey Gase to Chase Elliott are poised to battle for the front row.
The final of the NASCAR In-Season Challenge will take place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, featuring a $1 million prize and a milestone 400th start for Ryan Blaney.
Connor Mosack will replace Chase Elliott in the No. 7 Chevrolet for the upcoming race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, while Spire Motorsports continues to sort out driver arrangements for several upcoming events.
Joey Logano won the Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, leading most laps and marking the first points event there since 1996, while Denny Hamlin finished second and the two drivers highlighted their evolving mutual respect.
The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will feature a one‑lap qualifying session that determines the starting grid for the Pennzoil 250, with Sam Mayer leading the lineup after his 2025 pole‑winning performance.
The 2026 Brickyard 400 will take place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July, featuring a new qualifying format that uses a single lap for every driver, with the pole position last held by Chase Briscoe.
The Brickyard 400 weekend features practice, qualifying and races across three days, with the main event on Sunday broadcast on TNT Sports and streaming on HBO Max.
iRacing reveals the launch dates for NASCAR 26 and its Gold Edition, highlighting new gameplay elements and a upcoming trailer.
The 2026 Brickyard 400 will take place at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July, using a novel one‑lap qualifying system that determines the starting lineup based on lap times. The event promises a competitive field of top NASCAR talent.
iRacing has officially set a September 18, 2026 launch for NASCAR 26, with a three‑day early access window for Gold Edition purchasers and a suite of gameplay enhancements including evolving track surfaces and realistic AI behavior.
Starting with the 2026 season, NASCAR will replace the split‑group practice model with a single 50‑minute session at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, extending the approach to most events while preserving existing formats at superspeedways.
Veteran driver Denny Hamlin, who has 64 NASCAR victories but no Cup Series championship, leads the points standings as the sport removes the regular‑season champion designation, setting the stage for a fresh battle for the title.
Front Office Sports and NASCAR announced a content partnership that will grant fans an unprecedented look behind the scenes of the sport’s most iconic race weekends.
The upcoming NASCAR 26 title will hit shelves on September 15 for the Gold edition and September 18 for the Standard version, promising a dynamic track environment, a dedicated postseason mode and larger driver line‑ups.
Mike Christopher Jr. will contest two NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour events within 48 hours, driving for Halmar Friesen Racing in Indiana before heading to New Hampshire, all while navigating family legacy and team challenges.