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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.
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.
The Cup Series will stage the 450‑lap Window World 450 on July 19, testing drivers on a freshly resurfaced 0.625‑mile track that last hosted a points race nearly three decades ago.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
An unexpected afternoon thunderstorm halted the Cup Series qualifying session at North Wilkesboro Speedway, prompting NASCAR to set the starting lineup using a blend of owner points and recent race performance.
Denny Hamlin tops the betting board for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, with Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson close behind, while long‑shot entries add intrigue to the historic event.
NASCAR’s decision to lengthen on‑track practice at selected venues introduces a single 50‑minute session with two tire allocations, drawing praise from some competitors and indifference from others
NASCAR will lengthen on‑track practice time starting with the New Hampshire race, offering teams extra minutes and two fresh tire sets. While some drivers welcome the additional session, others remain indifferent or skeptical about its overall impact.
Rain‑shortened qualifying handed Ryan Blaney the top spot for Sunday’s Cup Series event, a milestone in NASCAR’s effort to breathe new life into North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Qualifying for the Cup Series race was washed out, prompting NASCAR to use metric scores to determine the lineup, where Ryan Blaney claimed the pole ahead of Ty Gibbs and Christopher Bell.
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