
Hocevar Takes Pole for Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis
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.
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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.

Front Row Motorsports leads the NASCAR Truck Series starting lineup for the July race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, with Layne Riggs taking pole position for the FaithFest 250, joined by Carson Hocevar, as several notable drivers are set to start 20th or worse.

Front Row Motorsports will headline the July 2026 NASCAR Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, with Layne Riggs taking pole position ahead of a competitive 34‑car field.

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

The 2026 Faith Fest 250 will see the Craftsman Truck Series back at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 18, with Riggs on pole and a lineup of top contenders ready to battle.

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.

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 July 18, 2026 race at North Wilkesboro Speedway saw intense competition across three stages, with Layne Riggs, Ty Majeski, and Chandler Smith each taking a stage win, while Shane van Gisbergen rounded out the top three.
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 led from start to finish at North Wilkesboro Speedway, delivering a dominant performance that reshaped the season standings.

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.
Chandler Smith won the NASCAR Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, posting the largest margin of victory in series history while a deep field of drivers battled for stage points and playoff positioning.
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.

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.

In sweltering conditions, Smith’s strategic pit stop and relentless pace secured the FaithFest 250 win, while the race’s caution‑free finish tightened the Chase field.

In sweltering conditions, Chandler Smith surged ahead on a Lap 152 restart and never relinquished the lead, while teammate Layne Riggs climbed to second, extending his series advantage.
At 24, Layne Riggs is dominating the Craftsman Truck Series with four wins and a 59‑point lead, while balancing championship ambitions with a looming Cup Series opportunity.

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.

Rain forced NASCAR to abandon traditional qualifying, prompting a metric‑based starting order that places Ryan Blaney on pole and sees several playoff contenders starting lower.