
Carson Hocevar Takes Pole for Brickyard 400 as Spire Motorsports Cars Fill Top Ten
The starting lineup for the Brickyard 400 has been set, featuring a fast lap by Carson Hocevar and a strong showing from Spire Motorsports’ Chevrolet program.
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The starting lineup for the Brickyard 400 has been set, featuring a fast lap by Carson Hocevar and a strong showing from Spire Motorsports’ Chevrolet program.

The Cup Series will race at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, 2026, sparking early fantasy predictions and revealing key driver storylines.
Carson Hocevar claimed the pole position with a 48.232‑second lap, edging teammate Daniel Suarez, while all three Spire entries will start inside the top ten for the 160‑lap, 400‑mile event broadcast on TNT and HBO Max.

The Brickyard 400 will shift from NBC to TNT for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, with a new broadcast team and a revamped schedule that also includes the In‑Season Challenge tournament.

NASCAR will host a points‑paying Cup race at North Wilkesboro for the first time in three decades, featuring a high‑stakes semi‑final format, softer bumpers and a $1 million prize on the line.

Carson Hocevar secured the pole position with a lap of 186.598 mph, while Daniel Suarez will line up alongside him. The Brickyard 400 will be streamed live on TNT at 2 p.m. ET.

The Brickyard 400 returns to Indianapolis on July 26, featuring a $1 million prize, live TNT coverage, and streaming via Sling. Bubba Wallace’s recent win adds intrigue as Todd Gilliland and Ryan Blaney battle for the championship.

The 2026 Brickyard 400 will feature a stacked grid, three stages and live coverage on TNT and truTV.
Carson Hocevar secured pole position at 186.598 mph as the In‑Season Challenge pits Ryan Blaney against Todd Gilliland for a $1 million prize.

Carson Hocevar secured pole position with a lap of 48.232 seconds, followed by Daniel Suarez and Tyler Reddick. All three Spire Motorsports Chevrolets will start inside the top ten as the Brickyard 400 returns to Indianapolis on July 26, broadcast on TNT and streaming on HBO MAX.
The Brickyard 400 will take place on July 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, featuring a competitive starting grid, multiple broadcast platforms and a three‑stage format.
Carson Hocevar leads a stacked front row as NASCAR announces broadcast details for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The NASCAR Cup Series is set to make a rare pilgrimage back to North Wilkesboro Speedway, a venue that hasn't hosted a points‑racing event in three decades. The historic track, nestled in the rolling hills of North Carolina, will once again test the mettle of the series’ elite drivers as they battle for position on a layout that rewards precision and daring.

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