
NASCAR Brickyard 400 Returns to Indianapolis in 2026
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.
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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.

Tyler Reddick, pilot of the 23XI Racing entry, struggled to find speed during a single‑lap practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, finishing eighth on the speed chart. The session exposed balance issues that the team is now working to resolve before the Brickyard 400, even as Reddick rides a three‑race winning streak and a sizable points lead.

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.

From consecutive Brickyard 400 wins to a final O'Reilly victory, Kyle Busch's career at Indianapolis is marked by record‑setting performances, intense on‑track battles, and a lasting impact on the sport.

Kyle Busch’s final days were marked by a string of historic performances at Indianapolis, where he amassed a record number of wins and left an indelible mark on the sport.
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.

Predictions point to Ryan Blaney on pole, Denny Hamlin winning Stage 1, Brad Keselowski taking Stage 2, and Ryan Preece victorious in the Window World 450, while Chase Elliott advances in the Final Four.

Ryan Blaney is expected to start from pole position, Denny Hamlin to win Stage 1, Brad Keselowski to claim Stage 2, and Ryan Preece to capture the Window World 450, while Chase Elliott and Blaney eye playoff advancement.

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.

Rain forced NASCAR to abandon traditional qualifying, prompting a metric‑based starting order that places Ryan Blaney on pole and sees several playoff contenders starting lower.

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.

Rain forced NASCAR to abandon qualifying at North Wilkesboro, using performance metrics to set the starting order for the Window World 450, with Blaney on pole and several front‑row contenders, while Wallace and Larson begin deep in the field.

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.

Rain forced NASCAR to cancel qualifying for the Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, promoting Ryan Blaney to pole position based on prior results, while a Saturday evening practice will give teams a final chance to prepare, with live updates on the series’ social channels.

NASCAR’s first points‑paying race at North Wilkesboro since 1996 will feature new bumper safety rules, a rich history dating back to 1947, and a competitive driver field that includes Ryan Blaney and other short‑track specialists.