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.
Jul 25, 2026
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Hocevar Takes Pole for Brickyard 400 as NASCAR Field Sets Stage at Indianapolis
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.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR’s Pennzoil 250 Returns to Indianapolis with Playoff Stakes in Focus
The O'Reilly Auto Parts‑sponsored event on July 25 will feature a pole‑position battle, a tight Chase cutline and national broadcast coverage on the CW, with streaming on FUBO, NASCAR.com and SiriusXM.
Jul 25, 2026
Brickyard 400 Returns to Indianapolis in 2026
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.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR’s 2026 Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro: Model Predicts Upset
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.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Returns to Indianapolis for Pennzoil 250
The upcoming Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway highlights strong qualifying performances and strategic DFS picks.
Jul 25, 2026
Brickyard 400 Qualifying Set for Rain‑Free Session at Indianapolis
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.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Returns to North Wilkesboro for the Window World 450
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.
Jul 25, 2026
Rain Stalls Qualifying, Sets the Stage for a Historic Race
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.
Jul 25, 2026
Layne Riggs Leads the Truck Series as He Eyes a Cup Move
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.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway for In‑Season Challenge Finale
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.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Sets Window World 400 Grid After Weather Washes Out Qualifying
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.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Returns to North Wilkesboro for First Points‑Paying Cup Race Since 1996
The Cup Series will race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with a $11.2 million purse, stage lengths of 80/265/450 laps, and a full field of top drivers broadcast on TNT Sports, HBO Max and PRN.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Penalties Loom Over Chastain and Rivals Before Wilkesboro Showdown
Ross Chastain, Austin Hill and Connor Zilisch face significant penalties after repeated inspection violations, threatening their positions in the playoff picture as the regular season nears its climax.
Jul 25, 2026
Rain Forces NASCAR to Set Grid by Rule Book at North Wilkesboro
Inclement weather halted NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway, prompting the series to rely on the Rule Book to determine the starting lineup for the Window World 450, with Ryan Blaney at the helm and Ross Chastain dropping to the rear after a penalty.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Penalties Hit Multiple Teams at North Wilkesboro Inspection
Repeated technical inspection failures forced severe penalties on three NASCAR Cup teams at North Wilkesboro, reshaping the playoff picture and putting Ross Chastain a lap down.
Jul 25, 2026
Penske to Lead NASCAR Cup Starting Grid at North Wilkesboro in 2026
Team Penske will headline the NASCAR Cup Series starting grid for the July 2026 Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, with Ryan Blaney on pole and Ty Gibbs alongside him after qualifying was washed out.
Jul 25, 2026
Blaney Takes Pole as NASCAR Sets Grid for July’s Window World 450
Ryan Blaney clinches the pole, Ty Gibbs joins him on the front row, and a crowded field prepares for the July race at North Wilkesboro Speedway
Jul 25, 2026
Ross Chastain’s Playoff Hopes Dim After NASCAR Inspection Penalties
Penalties for repeated inspection failures will drop Ross Chastain to the rear of the lineup, threatening his slim chances of making the playoffs with only seven races remaining.
Jul 25, 2026
Blaney Eyes Historic Victory at North Wilkesboro as NASCAR Returns to Roots
Ryan Blaney’s recent win at Atlanta propels him into the pole position for the first points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in three decades, a event steeped in tradition and featuring a field of legends.
Jul 25, 2026
Blaney Poised for Another Win as NASCAR Revives North Wilkesboro
Ryan Blaney, the 2023 Cup Series champion, enters the first points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in three decades with a strong chance to repeat his victory, while NASCAR legends and a full field of competitors add drama to the event.
Jul 25, 2026
Blaney Eyes Historic Victory at North Wilkesboro as In‑Season Challenge Looms
Ryan Blaney’s eight‑race top‑10 streak, pole position after rain‑washout qualifying and +500 odds set the stage for a dramatic return to North Wilkesboro, where legends, a $1 million prize and a semifinal clash with Christopher Bell await.
Jul 25, 2026
Blaney Eyes Historic Victory at North Wilkesboro as NASCAR Revives Legendary Track
Ryan Blaney, the 2023 Cup Series champion, is favored to win the historic return of North Wilkesboro Speedway, a sell‑out event that brings together NASCAR legends and a high‑stakes playoff picture.
Jul 25, 2026
Blaney Eyes Victory at Historic North Wilkesboro Speedway
Ryan Blaney’s recent win at Atlanta fuels a hot streak as NASCAR prepares for a sell‑out weekend at North Wilkesboro, where legends and contenders alike will battle for crucial points.
Jul 25, 2026