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NASCAR will run a points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2026, the first since 1996, featuring a two‑lap qualifying format and a reduced entry list that locks in Chad Finchum.
Carson Hocevar claimed pole for the 2026 Brickyard 400, securing a Spire Motorsports 1‑2 start alongside Daniel Suarez, while a host of playoff contenders jostle for position.
A historic NASCAR Cup Series event is set for North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend, but thunderstorms pose a serious challenge to the schedule. If qualifying is washed out, a new metric will determine the starting order, potentially reshaping the grid for Sunday’s 450‑lap race.
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.
The 2026 Brickyard 400 will take place on July 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, featuring a $11.2 million purse, live coverage on TNT Sports and HBO Max, and a competitive points 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.
Carson Hocevar secured the pole with a 48.232‑second lap, while Chase Elliott brushed the wall, and a full roster of 39 drivers prepared for the iconic Brickyard 400.
Despite five second‑place finishes and a lingering wrist injury, Christopher Bell remains confident that his team can finally capture a win at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
The Brickyard 400 returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2026, featuring 39 cars, defending champion Bubba Wallace, and a $1 million In‑Season Challenge prize.
Tyler Reddick, pilot of the 23XI Racing entry, struggled to find speed during a single‑lap practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, finishing eighth on the speed chart. The session exposed balance issues that the team is now working to resolve before the Brickyard 400, even as Reddick rides a three‑race winning streak and a sizable points lead.
The 2026 Window World 450 will mark the Cup Series' return to North Wilkesboro Speedway after a 30‑year hiatus, with data‑driven predictions suggesting a strategic shift in betting approaches.
Early betting markets highlight Chase Briscoe as the favorite, while fuel strategy, scorching temperatures, and historical trends promise a dramatic showdown.
Austin Cindric’s power issues limited his run, while Kyle Larson topped the speed charts, with Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs also making notable impressions.
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.
The Brickyard 400 weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway features a pivotal qualifying session that will shape the playoff outlook for several drivers, including defending champion Bubba Wallace and points‑hungry contenders Erik Jones and Austin Cindric.
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.
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.
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.
Rain forced NASCAR to abandon traditional qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway, prompting a metric‑based lineup that places Blaney, Gibbs and Bell at the front of a 37‑driver field.
An afternoon thunderstorm halted Cup Series qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway, prompting NASCAR to employ a new metric that blends owner standings with the latest race results to set the starting lineup.