NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 Returns to Indianapolis with $1 Million Showdown
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.
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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.

The 2026 Brickyard 400 will take place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July, featuring a new qualifying format that uses a single lap for every driver, with the pole position last held by Chase Briscoe.

The 2026 Brickyard 400 will take place at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July, using a novel one‑lap qualifying system that determines the starting lineup based on lap times. The event promises a competitive field of top NASCAR talent.

NASCAR is set to race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis Raceway Park, featuring the Cup Series, O’Reilly Series, Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series. Qualifying metrics have been published, highlighting the leading drivers in each division.

The 2026 Brickyyard 400 promises a showdown between the season's top performers, with Hamlin favored and Larson poised to challenge.

The Craftsman Truck Series and Cup Series delivered thrilling races at North Wilkesboro, featuring dominant performances and memorable moments.

Ryan Blaney led 184 laps, including the final one, to claim his second win of the season and push Ford Racing to a historic milestone, while Denny Hamlin retains the points lead and Tyler Reddick narrows the gap.

A dramatic overtime finish highlighted the Quaker State 400, as rain forced a lengthy pause before the final laps were run under the lights.

Ryan Blaney's dominant win at EchoPark Speedway reshaped the NASCAR Cup standings, moving him to third and tightening the playoff race.

After the 20th race of the season, the NASCAR Cup Series standings have shifted dramatically, with Denny Hamlin topping the chart and several drivers jostling for the Chase cutoff.

Todd Gilliland edged past Alex Bowman to reach the semi‑finals of the In‑Season Challenge, while Ryan Blaney also moved forward. The tournament offers a $1 million prize to the eventual winner.

A three‑hour rain delay forced the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway to spill into the early hours of Monday, but the NASCAR Cup Series still managed to crown a winner.

Denny Hamlin leads the standings, while Reddick and Blaney chase closely, and the playoff picture sharpens with six events remaining.

Ryan Blaney dominated the second 2026 NASCAR race at EchoPark Speedway, leading 171 of 263 laps. A late push from Christopher Bell sealed the win, positioning Blaney against Bell in the semifinals while Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick have already locked their spots in The Chase.

Tyler Reddick narrows the championship gap to Denny Hamlin, while Shane van Gisbergen maintains a comfortable lead. Several drivers jockey for position ahead of the 2026 Chase.
Ryan Blaney captured the Quaker State 400 after a three‑hour weather delay, moving to within 65 points of points leader Denny Hamlin with six races remaining before the Chase.

Ryan Blaney captured the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway after a lengthy weather delay, moving to second in the NASCAR Cup Series standings behind Denny Hamlin. With six races left before the Chase, the points battle is tightening.
Ryan Blaney’s victory at EchoPark Speedway reshapes the points standings, leaving Denny Hamlin 65 points ahead as the series heads into its final stretch.

Four drivers advance to the NASCAR in‑season tournament semifinals after winning their quarterfinal matchups at the Quaker State 400 Cup Series race in Atlanta on July 13. The semifinal bracket will be decided at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, featuring a showdown between Chase Elliott and Todd Gilliland for one spot and a clash between Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney for the other.
Ryan Blaney captured his second victory of the season at Atlanta, while the tournament’s semifinal matchups are set for July 19 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Ryan Blaney grabs the pole with a 30.815‑second lap, while teammate Joey Logano qualifies second. Toyota teams prioritize race setup over qualifying speed, and the event will be streamed on HBO Max and NASCAR.com.

Rain and thunderstorms forced a mid‑race suspension of the NASCAR Cup Series event at EchoPark Speedway, with Ryan Blaney winning Stage 1 before the action was halted.

The upcoming EchoPark Speedway race will feature a competitive lineup, no Toyota drivers in the top ten, and will be broadcast on TNT with streaming on HBO Max and NASCAR.com.

The upcoming Quaker State 400 will take place Sunday night at 7 p.m. ET at Echopark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, and will be available on TNT, DirecTV, SlingTV and HBO Max.