
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Roars into Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sheldon Creed will lead the field from the pole at the iconic Brickyard, with a host of rising stars and veteran competitors set to battle for victory.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Corey Day across Nascar.

Sheldon Creed will lead the field from the pole at the iconic Brickyard, with a host of rising stars and veteran competitors set to battle for victory.

Alex Bowman's upcoming departure from full‑time Cup competition after the 2027 season has prompted Hendrick Motorsports to evaluate Connor Zilisch as the leading candidate for the No. 48 Chevrolet in 2028. The team is weighing a handful of promising drivers, including Trackhouse Racing’s 20‑year‑old phenom, as it prepares a seamless hand‑off.

Allgaier’s six wins and championship lead have sparked a renewed commitment to racing, while family and team pressures shape his future.
Series leader Layne Riggs aims for back‑to‑back victories at the historic short track, while point gaps and playoff positioning set the stage for a dramatic finale.

Hendrick Motorsports is set to welcome Connor Zilisch in 2028, prompting a reshuffle that leaves Corey Day's prospects uncertain amid a roster already stacked with championship‑caliber drivers.

Justin Allgaier, the current championship leader, is expected to continue his partnership with JR Motorsports for the 2027 O'Reilly Auto Parts season, citing the importance of momentum and family considerations.
Justin Allgaier, a six‑victory standout in 2026, is weighing a comeback with JR Motorsports for the 2027 O'Reilly Auto Parts season, citing family input and a desire to stay competitive.

During a recent practice session at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Ross Chastain set the fastest lap at 53.517 seconds, while several competitors faced mechanical or on‑track issues.

After a decade with Hendrick Motorsports that yielded eight wins and seven poles, Alex Bowman will step away from full‑time Cup competition following the 2027 season, leaving a high‑profile seat that could reshape the series.

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.

Layne Riggs leads the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with 640 points as the TSport 200 prepares to unfold at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, with Kaden Honeycutt and Chandler Smith close behind.

Alex Bowman has extended his contract through 2027 and will retire after that season, prompting Hendrick Motorsports to consider Connor Zilisch as a potential replacement.

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.

At just 20, Corey Day has already secured two wins in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, finishing fourth in the standings. With guidance from Kyle Larson, Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon, he is poised to chase a championship that would be unprecedented for a rookie.

Connor Mosack and Nick Sanchez will pilot the No. 7 and No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST entries for Spire Motorsports at Indianapolis Raceway Park, aiming to extend the team’s solid record on the 2.5‑mile oval.

Alex Bowman commits to a final season before stepping away, sparking a reshuffle at Hendrick Motorsports and raising questions about future driver line‑ups.

Hendrick Motorsports is set to replace Alex Bowman with 20‑year‑old Connor Zilisch after the 2027 season, marking a rare driver change for the stable organization.

At just 20, Corey Day is rewriting the narrative of rookie drivers in NASCAR, notching two victories and a top‑four standing while navigating a mentorship‑rich environment at Hendrick Motorsports.

The 24th race weekend of the 2026 NASCAR season will feature a $789,700 Truck Series purse at Lucas Oil Raceway, where drivers aim for historic wins.

The 2026 Pennzoil 250 will feature a novel one‑lap qualifying format, and drivers from Joey Gase to Chase Elliott are poised to battle for the front row.

Connor Mosack will replace Chase Elliott in the No. 7 Chevrolet for the upcoming race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, while Spire Motorsports continues to sort out driver arrangements for several upcoming events.

The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will feature a one‑lap qualifying session that determines the starting grid for the Pennzoil 250, with Sam Mayer leading the lineup after his 2025 pole‑winning performance.

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 TSport 200 will mark the fifth consecutive year the Truck Series races at Lucas Oil Raceway, with Smith and Riggs among the top contenders.