A Scorching Sunday in Indianapolis
The National Weather Service predicts that Indianapolis will bake under a partly sunny sky on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with temperatures climbing to near 89 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat will be accompanied by a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 5 p.m., a detail that could influence the evening’s festivities.
Race fans can begin arriving at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as early as 10 a.m., when the gates open for the 2026 NASCAR Brickyard 400. The day’s program includes a track walk, a ceremonial brick‑laying walk for drivers, introductions of the competitors, and finally the green flag for the Cup Series event at 2 p.m.
Ticket pricing starts at $45 for general admission, and children 15 and under can attend free of charge when an adult purchases a flex or general‑admission ticket, making the event accessible to families.
The starting grid will feature a competitive lineup, with Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suarez occupying the front row, followed by Tyler Reddick and Ty Gibbs in the second, Denny Hamlin and Michael McDowell in the third, and Corey Heim and Alex Bowman in the fourth. Rounding out the top five are AJ Allmendinger and Kyle Larson.