
Corey Heim’s Brickyard Triumph Shakes Up NASCAR Power Rankings
Corey Heim captured his second Cup Series win at the Brickyard 400, while veteran Denny Hamlin holds the points lead as the Chase looms.
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Corey Heim captured his second Cup Series win at the Brickyard 400, while veteran Denny Hamlin holds the points lead as the Chase looms.

Corey Heim secured his second NASCAR Cup Series win at the Brickyyard 400, edging Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell, while the championship field narrows ahead of the Iowa Speedway race.
Ryan Blaney led 171 laps at Atlanta, securing a historic win that marked Ford's 750th Cup Series triumph and reignited excitement on superspeedways.
The Brickyard 400 highlighted growing dissatisfaction with the new car formula, drawing 70,000 fans and a tense finish.

A 70,000‑strong crowd witnessed Corey Heim’s victory while drivers like Joey Logano and Carson Hocevar voiced frustration with the Next Gen car’s handling, sparking broader debate over its impact on competition.

Ryan Blaney's recent Atlanta victory has shifted championship odds, putting him ahead of Kyle Larson and behind Denny Hamlin, while the upcoming Window World 450 promises historic competition.

NASCAR officials weighed the option of shortening the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway due to a prolonged rain delay, but after evaluating safety, timing and driver feedback, they chose to finish the event, which ended in the early hours of Monday.

A lightning‑induced pause forced a three‑hour delay, but NASCAR elected to run the entire event, culminating in Ryan Blaney's victory for Team Penske and renewed debate over race scheduling.

After more than a decade away, the Cup Series roars back to North Wilkesboro Speedway, where Denny Hamlin tops the standings and Ryan Blaney eyes a historic streak.

Ryan Blaney’s strong performance at EchoPark Speedway has reshaped the NASCAR Cup regular‑season championship, turning it into a three‑way duel with Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick as the season’s final stretch approaches.

Corey Heim led 58 laps and seized the lead on a crucial restart to win the Brickyard 400, marking a historic milestone for him and 23XI Racing.

Ryan Blaney survived a three‑wide battle on the final lap of overtime after brushing the wall, delivering a dominant victory amid a rain‑soaked night that ended at 1:45 a.m.

Corey Heim surged past Denny Hamlin on the final restart to win the Brickyard 400, joining an elite list of drivers with multiple early‑career wins. The race also featured a dramatic tire blowout for Kyle Larson and a $1 million In‑Season Challenge payoff for Todd Gilliland.

After a string of strong performances, including a victory at EchoPark Speedway, Ryan Blaney has closed the gap on Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin, positioning himself as a serious threat for the regular‑season title and the Chase championship.

Multiple tire failures during the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis sparked a series of crashes that reshaped the race standings.

Corey Heim captured the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, becoming the youngest winner of the event since Jeff Gordon and the first part‑time driver to win multiple races in a single Cup season since 1987.

Ryan Blaney's 400th NASCAR Cup Series start at the Brickyyard 400 in Indianapolis ended in a 26th‑place finish after a mid‑race crash, but the milestone places him in the In‑Season Challenge final and draws him nearer to his father's start record.

Corey Heim’s win at Indianapolis marks the first multiple‑win season for a part‑time Cup driver since 1987 and makes him the youngest Brickyard 400 champion since Jeff Gordon.

Todd Gilliland captured the million‑dollar prize at the Brickyard 400, overcoming a competitive bracket and a decisive crash involving Ryan Blaney to secure the win for Front Row Motorsports.

Corey Heim won the NASCAR Indianapolis race on July 26, 2026, defeating Christopher Bell and Joey Logano, and will transition to a full‑time role with 23XI Racing in 2027.
Todd Gilliland captured the million‑dollar In‑Season Challenge at the Brickyard 400, finishing ahead of Ryan Blaney after a late‑race incident involving John Hunter Nemechek. His victory, achieved from a 25th‑place start, highlighted a stunning performance for Front Row Motorsports.

The 2026 Brickyard 400 will take place on July 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suarez starting on the front row, and the race set to be broadcast on TNT and truTV at 2:20 p.m. ET.

The 22nd race of the 2026 Cup Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will feature a fierce battle for the In‑Season Challenge title, with front‑row qualifiers Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suarez leading the charge.
The 2026 Brickyard 400 kicks off Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m. ET. Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suarez start on the front row, tickets start at $45, and the event will be streamed on HBO Max, Sling and Max.