
NASCAR Returns to Indianapolis for 22nd Points Race of 2026 Season
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, featuring a high‑stakes showdown with 39 entries and a $1 million grand prize.
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The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, featuring a high‑stakes showdown with 39 entries and a $1 million grand prize.

NASCAR heads to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400, featuring a mix of season‑opening momentum, defending champion drama, and a lucrative prize for the final stage, with broadcast details and a full driver lineup.

The series announced the lineup for the upcoming Brickyard 400, highlighting fresh talent and a tribute to the late Kyle Busch.

NASCAR has published the driver roster for the 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, confirming a 39-car field that features both guaranteed charter entries and a handful of open drivers.

The Brickyyard 400 will feature the NASCAR Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series, showcasing a deep field of drivers and teams across Indianapolis Motor Speedway and nearby Raceway Park.

NASCAR’s Cup Series heads back to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, featuring the Brickyard 400 and the Pennzoil 250, with odds, broadcast details and a full roster of drivers announced.
The iconic Brickyard 400 will crown a $1 million winner on Sunday, July 26, as NASCAR’s In‑Season Challenge reaches its climax at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Rumors swirl as Noah Gragson considers a move to Richard Childress Racing, while sponsorship pressures and driver reshuffles loom over the upcoming season.

Beard Motorsports was removed from the season‑opening Daytona 500 due to a technical infraction and has not competed in a Cup Series race since October, marking the longest hiatus since 2020.

Wood Brothers Racing announced that reigning NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love will take the wheel of the No. 21 Ford in 2027, succeeding Josh Berry.

NASCAR confirms driver changes for 2027, including Jesse Love replacing Josh Berry at Wood Brothers Racing, Corey Heim taking over at 23XI Racing, and Austin Hill slated for the No. 33 Chevrolet in 2026.

Jesse Love, the 2025 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, is set to make the jump to the NASCAR Cup Series full‑time in 2027, taking the wheel of the No. 21 Ford Mustang for Wood Brothers Racing.
Wood Brothers Racing has named Jesse Love as its 2027 driver, bringing a championship pedigree and a proven track record to the storied organization.

Jesse Love will drive the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing entry in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series after a championship‑winning stint in the O’Reilly Series.

NASCAR released its weekly penalty report after the Pocono Raceway event, suspending two crew members and highlighting the wheel loss that affected Casey Mears.

On June 14, 2026, Denny Hamlin claimed the NASCAR Cup Series win at Pocono Raceway after seizing the lead on the final restart, while Christopher Bell ran out of fuel and finished 26th. Legacy Motor Club drivers John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones placed fourth and sixth respectively, highlighting the team's competitiveness.

Denny Hamlin won the 2026 NASCAR Cup race at Pocono, leading a race that featured a career‑high lap count by John‑Hunter Nemechek and a debut stage victory for Todd Gilliland.

Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway on June 14, 2026, after a late restart saw him take the lead and hold off challengers, while Christopher Bell finished 26th after running out of fuel.
Denny Hamlin secured his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory at Pocono Raceway on June 14, leading from the final restart and pulling away for a comfortable margin. Christopher Bell finished 26th after running out of fuel, and Legacy Motor Club drivers John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones placed fourth and sixth respectively.

Denny Hamlin topped the qualifying session with a 173.25 mph lap, edging Kyle Larson by a fraction of a second. The race start was moved up to 1:00 p.m. ET to avoid stormy weather, with Amazon Prime Video handling live coverage.
Denny Hamlin secured pole position with a 51.948‑second lap, while Bubba Wallace crashed and will start at the rear. Brad Keselowski’s engine woes and Christopher Bell’s 22nd‑place qualifying round set the stage for a dramatic 400‑mile event broadcast on Amazon Prime, HBO Max and NASCAR.com.
The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway will feature a competitive lineup, unique broadcast options, and a 400‑mile, 160‑lap format.

Denny Hamlin secured pole position with a 51.948-second lap at 173.250 mph, aiming for his third consecutive win from the front row. The full starting grid features top qualifiers Kyle Larson, Daniel Suarez, Ty Gibbs and Chase Briscoe, along with a deep field of 38 drivers representing major teams.

Denny Hamlin claimed his 51st career pole at Pocono Raceway with a 51.948‑second lap, while championship leader Tyler Reddick will start 16th after his advantage narrowed.