
Brickyard 400 Sets Up a Playoff‑Ready Clash
NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 marks the final In‑Season Challenge race, pitting Blaney against Gilliland while Logano’s recent win and Hamlin’s points lead shape the playoff picture.
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NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 marks the final In‑Season Challenge race, pitting Blaney against Gilliland while Logano’s recent win and Hamlin’s points lead shape the playoff picture.

The 2026 Eero 400 will take place on July 5 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, featuring a $1 million purse, a single‑elimination format, and a fierce points battle between Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick.

The inaugural race of the NASCAR Cup Series In‑Season Challenge at Sonoma Raceway kicks off a single‑elimination tournament offering a $1 million prize and a pathway to the playoffs.

The inaugural Anduril 250 will bring NASCAR to the Coronado Street Course, a 3.4‑mile, 16‑turn layout on Coronado Island. With Hamlin chasing a fourth straight win and Reddick leading the points, the race promises a fresh playoff narrative.

The Cup Series rolls into Michigan International Speedway for the FireKeepers Casino 400, the only race on the schedule at a two‑mile track, with playoff implications and historic performances on the line.

NASCAR’s Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway will take place Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET, spotlighting a revamped playoff structure, the In‑Season Challenge and a competitive field of drivers.