
Carson Hocevar Claims Pole for 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis
Hocevar secured the pole with a 0.056‑second margin over teammate Daniel Suarez, while a mix of Toyota, Ford and Chevrolet entries jostle for position ahead of the race.
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Hocevar secured the pole with a 0.056‑second margin over teammate Daniel Suarez, while a mix of Toyota, Ford and Chevrolet entries jostle for position ahead of the race.
Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suarez will lead the grid in Sunday’s Brickyard 400, marking a return to the traditional Indianapolis layout and setting the stage for a tight championship battle.

Carson Hocevar claims pole for the Brickyard 400 as Spire Motorsports Chevrolets dominate the top ten, with the race set to air on TNT and stream on HBO Max.
Carson Hocevar claimed the pole position with a 48.232‑second lap, edging out teammate Daniel Suarez by half a tenth. All three Spire Motorsports Chevrolets will start inside the top ten, setting the stage for a competitive Brickyard 400 broadcast on TNT and streamed via HBO MAX.

Carson Hocevar secured the pole with a 48.232‑second lap, edging teammate Daniel Suarez, while the race will be televised on TNT and streamed on HBO Max.

Chandler Smith wins his second consecutive Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro, leading 105 laps and setting a new short‑track margin record

NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 qualifying will take place on Saturday with minimal rain risk, featuring a new metric that blends owner standings and recent race results, and three open‑car entries making the grid.

Chandler Smith's record-breaking win at North Wilkesboro Speedway highlights a historic margin and the emergence of new talent in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Chandler Smith won the Faith Fest 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro on July 18, 2026, by 8.479 seconds over Layne Riggs, securing his second victory of the season. Shane van Gisbergen finished third, while Carson Hocevar ended 27th after a tire failure.

Chandler Smith captured his second win of the 2026 season at North Wilkesboro Speedway, finishing ahead of Layne Riggs by 8.479 seconds. Shane van Gisbergen placed third, and Carson Hocevar endured a tire failure that dropped him to 27th.
The Cup Series opens its weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway with practice, qualifying and a highly anticipated race, featuring a deep field of teams and a broadcast on truTV, SiriusXM and HBO MAX.

Chandler Smith's commanding victory at North Wilkesboro highlighted a heat‑laden showdown that reshaped the championship picture.

NASCAR called off the scheduled qualifying session at North Wilkesboro Speedway after a sudden downpour drenched the track, forcing officials to rely on practice speeds to determine the starting order. As a result, Ryan Blaney will lead the field from pole position when the green flag drops.

Shane van Gisbergen finished third in his third NASCAR Truck Series oval race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, driving the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet and surpassing reigning champion Corey Heim and teammate Chase Elliott.

Shane van Gisbergen’s third‑place result at North Wilkesboro marks his best performance on an oval and his highest finish in the Truck Series to date.
Ryan Blaney will start at the front of the grid for the Window World 450 after Saturday's qualifying was canceled due to rain, prompting NASCAR to apply a points‑and‑finish metric to set the lineup.

The NASCAR Cup Series will race at North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend, marking its first short‑track event since April. Qualifying was canceled due to storms, and the starting lineup will be set by a new metric, with the race broadcast live on TNT.
Chandler Smith’s FaithFest 250 victory celebrates the legacy of Kyle Busch, whose mentorship shaped the young driver’s career.

If rain forces cancellation of qualifying at Indianapolis, the Brickyard 400 field will be set by reversing the order derived from owner standings and the most recent race result, a scenario that has played out five times this season.

In oppressive heat, Chandler Smith’s flawless run to the checkered flag left Layne Riggs in second, while the championship battle tightened and several drivers battled cockpit overheating.

Layne Riggs led 198 of 200 laps to win the TSport 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, earning his fifth win of the season and extending his points lead.

Ryan Blaney will start first for the Cup Series event at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, after rain washed out qualifying. The race will be televised on TNT, streamed on HBO Max, and feature a full slate of drivers and teams.
Rain forced the cancellation of Saturday’s qualifying session at North Wilkesboro Speedway, prompting NASCAR to set the lineup using a points‑based formula. Ryan Blaney will lead the field, while several high‑profile drivers will start beyond the 25th position. The race will be televised nationally on TNT and available via HBO Max, NASCAR.com and SiriusXM channel 90.
Ryan Blaney will lead the field for the July 19 NASCAR Cup Series event at North Wilkesboro Speedway after a rain‑washed qualifying session, marking the first points‑paying race at the venue since 1996.