NASCAR’s upcoming weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway promises a packed schedule of on‑track activity, featuring the ARCA Menards Series, the Truck Series, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the Cup Series.
The ARCA Menards Series recently completed its Sunset Hill Shooting Range 150 at Pocono Raceway on June 12, 2026, a race that forms part of the build‑up to the Indianapolis events.
The Brickyard 400 Takes Center Stage
The highlight of the weekend is the Brickyard 400, a 160‑lap, 400‑mile contest that will crown the Cup Series champion for the weekend. Practice and qualifying sessions for the Cup, Truck, O’Reilly Auto Parts and ARCA Menards Series are slated across the weekend, all times listed in Eastern Time.
The schedule includes races at both Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a 2.5‑mile asphalt intermediate track, while Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park measures 0.686 miles of paved surface and operates as a short track.
The Cup Series will run 160 laps covering 400 miles, the Truck Series will complete 200 laps for a total of 137.2 miles, and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will contest 100 laps amounting to 250 miles. All sessions are scheduled for Eastern Time, giving fans a clear view of the action.
Fans can watch the weekend’s events live on television and streaming platforms, with the Brickyard 400 serving as the marquee attraction. The weekend underscores Indianapolis’s enduring role as a cornerstone of American motorsports.