
Bell Leads Toyota Sweep in Cup Practice at Indianapolis
Bell’s 183.512 mph lap anchored a Toyota sweep, with Larson leading Chevrolet efforts, while Chastain paced the Xfinity field in a tightly contested session.
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Bell’s 183.512 mph lap anchored a Toyota sweep, with Larson leading Chevrolet efforts, while Chastain paced the Xfinity field in a tightly contested session.

Christopher Bell topped the speed chart during Friday’s Cup Series practice, while Kyle Larson’s long‑run pace and Toyota’s strong showing set the stage for a tightly contested Brickyard 400.

Christopher Bell topped the practice times as Toyota secured a 1‑2‑3‑4‑5 finish, while William Byron led early laps and several drivers faced setbacks.

Christopher Bell set the fastest lap during a 50‑minute practice at Indianapolis, leading a Toyota 1‑2‑3‑4‑5 finish. Kyle Larson topped the Chevrolet results, while several drivers experienced setbacks after wall contacts.

Todd Gilliland's surprise victory over Chase Elliott at North Wilkesboro propelled him into the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge final, where he will meet Ryan Blaney for a $1 million prize. Ford is set to claim the inaugural title.

Ahead of the Brickyard 400, Cup Series teams hit the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Austin Cindric’s early power loss and Bubba Wallace’s wall contact marked the session, while Christopher Bell set the fastest lap.

NASCAR will stage the Brickyyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, featuring a 2 p.m. ET start, live coverage on TNT, TruTV and HBO Max, and free admission for children under 15.

The NASCAR Cup Series will race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, with Saturday's qualifying determining the starting order for the Brickyard 400. The first group features a mix of seasoned road‑course drivers and emerging talents, each aiming to post a metric score that could shape the race ahead.

Scott Dixon, a six‑time IndyCar champion driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, has called NASCAR’s Cup Series races hard to watch, igniting discussion about the series’ racing product and the effectiveness of recent rule adjustments.

Joey Logano’s recent win at North Wilkesboro has sharpened his championship bid, while a deep field of contenders prepares for the historic Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Joey Logano’s win at North Wilkesboro gave him a 49‑point cushion over the playoff cutoff, while several drivers jockeyed for position ahead of the final stretch.

The NASCAR Cup Series will tackle the historic Brickyard 400 this Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Saturday’s qualifying session already shaping the starting lineup. The initial group of drivers posted metric scores that set the stage for a competitive showdown.

NASCAR heads to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400, featuring a mix of season‑opening momentum, defending champion drama, and a lucrative prize for the final stage, with broadcast details and a full driver lineup.
The 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway promises a hot, high‑stakes weekend, with live TV coverage, streaming options and a deep driver field competing for a million‑dollar prize.

Joey Logano’s recent triumph at North Wilkesboro has positioned him as a serious contender for the 2026 Brickyard 400, where Denny Hamlin tops the betting board and veteran analysts Phil Bobbitt and Steve Greco offer their latest predictions.

NASCAR has published the driver roster for the 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, confirming a 39-car field that features both guaranteed charter entries and a handful of open drivers.

The final round of NASCAR’s In‑Season Challenge will crown a champion at the historic Brickyard 400, with the winner taking home a seven‑figure purse.

The 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge narrows to a final duel between Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland, with a $1 million prize on the line at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26.

The Brickyard 400 returns to the 2.5‑mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where nine degrees of banking and a unique blend of speed and handling shape fantasy strategies. This article previews the event, highlights drivers with strong track records and outlines the factors that could sway fantasy lineups.

Denny Hamlin likened North Wilkesboro to Bristol, called the track ‘racy’, and finished second after a radio outburst, while Joey Logano led 323 of 450 laps and vaulted into the Chase cutoff, prompting a rare show of mutual respect between the two rivals.

Taylor Gray will rejoin Joe Gibbs Racing for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, extending his partnership with veteran crew chief Jason Ratcliff as both aim to strengthen their playoff prospects.

Ford’s storied partnership with NASCAR heads into its next chapter at the Brickyyard, where Ryan Blaney prepares for his 400th Cup start and Joey Logano climbs the all‑time win rankings.

Joey Logano's win at North Wilkesboro reshapes the latest power rankings, while Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin and others jockey for position ahead of the Indianapolis race.

The Brickyyard 400 will feature the NASCAR Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series, showcasing a deep field of drivers and teams across Indianapolis Motor Speedway and nearby Raceway Park.