The 2026 Pennzoil 250, part of the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, is set to take place at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where speed and strategy will clash under the bright lights of the track.
Pole Position Drama
Sheldon Creed captured the pole with a blistering lap of 53.069 seconds, edging out a field that includes Cup Series regulars such as Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain. The starting order also features points leader Justin Allgaier, who will line up in thirteenth position.
The event will be broadcast nationally on The CW, giving viewers across the United States a chance to follow the action live, while streaming partner FUBO will carry the race in selected markets, offering a free trial for new subscribers.
A deep roster of teams will compete, featuring organizations such as NASCAR, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Haas Factory Team, JR Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, Jeremy Clements Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, RSS Racing, Jordan Anderson Racing, Viking Motorsports, Big Machine Racing, Richard Childress Racing, Sam Hunt Racing, DGM Racing, SS Green Light Racing, Young's Motorsports, Joey Gase Motorsports, Mike Harmon Racing, and Peterson Racing Group.
Beyond the on‑track competition, the weekend serves as a pivotal moment in the championship, offering drivers valuable points and fans a showcase of the sport’s evolving talent pool.