Practice Session at Indianapolis
The NASCAR O’Reilly Series gathered at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a 50‑minute practice on the 2.5‑mile oval, drawing a full field of 38 drivers eager to fine‑tune their setups before the upcoming race.
Ross Chastain emerged fastest, posting a lap of 53.517 seconds that left Justin Allgaier and Carson Kvapil trailing in the closing stages of the session.
However, the day was not without drama. Brent Crews clipped the outside wall, incurring moderate right‑side damage that required a quick repair before he could return to action.
William Sawalich experienced a mechanical gremlin that briefly sidelined him, but the team managed to get him back on track before the session ended.
Other drivers who turned heads included Sam Mayer, Chase Elliott, and Jesse Love, each posting competitive times that suggested a tightly contested field.
Series regulars such as Austin Hill, Sammy Smith, Dean Thompson, Nick Sanchez, and Parker Retzlaff also featured in the action, while veteran road‑course specialist Sheldon Creed and playoff contender Brandon Jones added depth to the lineup.
The practice concluded with a sense of optimism, as teams gathered data that will shape qualifying strategies and race predictions for the upcoming event.