Hocevar Takes Pole for Brickyard 400 as Spire Teams Lock Top‑10 Spots
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.
Jul 25, 2026
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Hocevar Secures Pole for Brickyard 400 as Spire’s Chevrolets Dominate Qualifying
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.
Jul 25, 2026
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Hamlin Leads the Field as Brickyard 400 Odds Unveiled
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.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Sets Metric‑Based Starting Grid for World Wide 450 at North Wilkesboro
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.
Jul 25, 2026
Rain Cancels Qualifying, NASCAR Practices at North Wilkesboro
A sudden downpour forced NASCAR to scrap the qualifying session at North Wilkesboro Speedway, but the series pressed on with a full practice. Christopher Bell set the fastest lap, while a host of drivers posted competitive times ahead of the next event.
Jul 25, 2026
Rain Threat Could Redefine Brickyard 400 Starting Grid
If rain forces cancellation of qualifying at Indianapolis, the Brickyard 400 field will be set by reversing the order derived from owner standings and the most recent race result, a scenario that has played out five times this season.
Jul 25, 2026
Bell Tops Practice at North Wilkesboro Ahead of Window World 450
Bell’s 123.477 mph topped the session, while Chastain faces a pass‑through penalty and Reddick’s delayed run could impact his race outlook.
Jul 25, 2026
Hendrick Motorsports Eyes Connor Zilisch to Replace Alex Bowman in 2028 No. 48 Seat
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.
Jul 25, 2026
Ryan Blaney Takes Pole as NASCAR Returns to North Wilkesboro
Ryan Blaney will start first for the Cup Series event at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, after rain washed out qualifying. The race will be televised on TNT, streamed on HBO Max, and feature a full slate of drivers and teams.
Jul 25, 2026
Rain Cancels Qualifying, Blaney Secures Pole at North Wilkesboro
Rain forced the cancellation of Saturday’s qualifying session at North Wilkesboro Speedway, prompting NASCAR to set the lineup using a points‑based formula. Ryan Blaney will lead the field, while several high‑profile drivers will start beyond the 25th position. The race will be televised nationally on TNT and available via HBO Max, NASCAR.com and SiriusXM channel 90.
Jul 25, 2026
Ryan Blaney Secures Pole Position for NASCAR Cup Race at North Wilkesboro
Ryan Blaney will lead the field for the July 19 NASCAR Cup Series event at North Wilkesboro Speedway after a rain‑washed qualifying session, marking the first points‑paying race at the venue since 1996.
Jul 25, 2026
Blaney Secures Pole as NASCAR Returns to North Wilkesboro After 28-Year Hiatus
Ryan Blaney will lead the field at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, marking the first points‑paying NASCAR Cup event at the track since 1996. The race will be televised nationally on TNT and streamed on HBO Max, NASCAR.com and SiriusXM.
Jul 25, 2026