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• “Cut the Show Short”– Cup Star Unmasks NASCAR’s Critical Daytona Overhaul Rescuing Grassroots Racing

  25-07-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Via Imago ©Via ImagoRyan Preece won the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium earlier this year. So, when it was revealed that the preseason exhibition race would return to Daytona in 2027, the RFK Racing driver’s first reaction was a practical one. He wanted to know whether he would even qualify for Daytona Speedweeks.NASCAR has not answered that question yet, but once Preece got past the eligibility uncertainty, he made it clear he believes bringing the Clash back to Daytona is the right mov
  
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• Hocevar Snags Brickyard 400 Pole; Spire Motorsports Sweeps Front Row

  25-07-2026 21:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar will lead the field to green in the Brickyard 400 as he won the pole in Saturday's qualifying session. | Dawson Allen | Racing America On SIThe Spire Motorsports takeover in the NASCAR Cup Series continued on Saturday afternoon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as Carson Hocevar led the way in a front row sweep for Spire Motorsports in qualifying for Sunday's Brickyard 400.Hocevar secured the pole position with a lap time of 48.232 seconds (186.598 mph), fast enough by 0.056 seconds
  
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• NASCAR Cup Brickyard 400 starting lineup: Carson Hocevar earns pole in Spire 1-2

  25-07-2026 20:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoCarson Hocevar and Spire Motorsports teammate Daniel Suarez will lead the field to the green flag for the 2026 edition of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Hocevar was 0.056s clear of Suarez, earning his third career pole and his second of the 2026 season. The pole lap was 48.232s, averaging 186.598mph around the historic track."It's just unbelievable," said Hocevar. "I got out of the car and they were yelling and cheering and everything. I couldn't believe it, and
  
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• Brickyard 400 Lineup: NASCAR Starting Grid for Sunday after Cup Series Qualifying Results

  25-07-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Brickyard 400 is on Sunday afternoon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, an iconic crown jewel race that will be one of the highlights of the 2026 NASCAR season. Before the green flag is waved, though, we’ve got Cup Series qualifying results from Indianapolis to get into.Who is on the pole for the NASCAR race tomorrow? Here is the Brickyard 400 lineup and NASCAR starting grid for Sunday following Cup Series qualifying results today at Indianapolis.Related: Brickyard 400 PredictionsBrickyar
  
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• NASCAR Indianapolis qualifying results, Carson Hocevar on Brickyard 400 pole as starting lineup set

  25-07-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar is on the pole for the Brickyard 400NASCAR Cup Series race on July 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Hocevar's lap of 48.232 seconds was a half-tenth faster than teammate Daniel Suarez to claim the top spot.All three Spire Motorsports Chevrolets will start the Brickyard 400 inside the top 10.Here's the full starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR race at Indianapolis.BRICKYARD 400 PICKS:NASCAR Indianapolis predictions 2026, expert picks for Brickyard 400 Cup raceNASCAR Brickyard 400 q
  
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• Carson Kvapil scores first career O'Reilly Series win at Indianapolis

  25-07-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SPEEDWAY, Ind.—Carson Kvapil chose the perfect time to claim his first victory in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series.Kvapil‘s emotional victory in Saturday‘s Pennzoil 250 presented by Take 5 Oil Change at Indianapolis Motor Speedway—one of the biggest stages in motorsports—had the driver shedding tears and team co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. temporarily at a loss for words.It was a day of milestones. With Justin Allgaier, Ross Chastain and Chase Elliott in pos
  
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• NASCAR O'Reilly Series Indianapolis race live updates, highlights, leaderboard

  25-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series returns from a week off for the Pennzoil 250 on July 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Sheldon Creed is on the pole, with Carson Kvapil also on the front row.Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain are the full-time Cup Series drivers in the field, and both will start inside the top 10.The Chase cutline is a busy place with three races left in the regular season; 22 points separate 11th place Brent Crews and 14th place William Sawalich coming into this weekend. Thre
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 Entry List Raises Big Concerns Ahead of Indianapolis Showdown

  25-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 27: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Chumba Casino Toyota, and Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, on-track during the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyThe Brickyard 400 returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 26, with a full field of 39 cars confirmed for the NASCAR Cup Series race. The 22nd poin
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series: Tyler Reddick Admits He Felt Lost at Indianapolis as Brickyard 400 Problems Raise Fresh Concerns

  25-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 25: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Rockstar Energy Drink Toyota, speaks to the media during a press conference after winning the pole award due to a weather canceled qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 25, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyTyler Reddick heads into the Brickyard 400 with plenty of questions after a difficult NASCAR Cup Series practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedwa
  
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• NASCAR O’Reilly Lineup Today: Pennzoil 250 Lineup After O’Reilly Series Qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

  25-07-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend with the Pennzoil 250 on Saturday afternoon. Now that the O’Reilly Series qualifying results are in, we can take a look at the NASCAR O’Reilly lineup today.Let’s dive right into the Pennzoil 250 lineup today at Indianapolis. Further below is the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starting grid today.Pennzoil 250 Starting LineupHere is the NASCAR O’Reilly Series lineup to
  
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• NASCAR O'Reilly Series Indianapolis lineup, TV schedule for Saturday's race

  25-07-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheldon Creed is on the pole for the Pennzoil 250NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series on July 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Creed's lap of 53.069 seconds was 0.02 seconds faster than Carson Kvapil to claim the top spot.Chase Elliott (starting seventh) and Ross Chastian (eighth) are among the Cup Series drivers in the field.Points leader Justin Allgaier will start 13th.Here's the full starting lineup for Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race:WEEKEND SCHEDULE:NASCAR Indianapolis full weekend
  
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• Sunday Setup: Details matter in Brickyard 400 preparation

  25-07-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Indianapolis Motor Speedway demands a combination of speed, strategy and precise execution to be successful.That process begins with the men atop the pit box calling the shots for the 38 competitors in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 (2 p.m. ET, TNT Sports, truTV, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).MORE: Starting lineup | At-track photos: IndyCrew chief Cliff Daniels guided the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team and driver Kyle Larson to victory in the 2024 edition of th
  
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• Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's unforgettable moments from Indianapolis Motor Speedway

  25-07-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWe continue our weekly 'Kyle Busch Remembered' series as NASCAR returns to the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Along with back-to-back Cup wins in the Brickyard 400, Kyle Busch won four NASCAR O'Reilly races at IMS over the years.Busch won a total of 234 races between Cup, O'Reilly, and Trucks in his NASCAR career, more than any other driver in history. He tragically passed away unexpectedly just days after his final win at the age of 41. Every week since then, we
  
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• Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's best moments from Indianapolis Motor Speedway

  25-07-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWe continue our weekly 'Kyle Busch Remembered' series as NASCAR returns to the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Along with back-to-back Cup wins in the Brickyard 400, Kyle Busch won four NASCAR O'Reilly races at IMS over the years.Busch won a total of 234 races between Cup, O'Reilly, and Trucks in his NASCAR career, more than any other driver in history. He tragically passed away unexpectedly just days after his final win at the age of 41. Every week since then, we
  
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• NASCAR Indianapolis qualifying live results, Cup Series Brickyard 400 starting lineup

  25-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Brickyard 400 race weekend for the NASCAR Cup Series continues with qualifying on July 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Track position is important at the 2.5-mile track, which adds importance to running well in qualifying.Bubba Wallace is the defending race winner.It's a big weekend for Erik Jones and Austin Cindric along the Chase cutline. Cindric is 16th, 33 points ahead of Jones in 17th.Qualifying is set to begin at 12:30 p.m. CT at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Follow the action with ou
  
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• Why Kyle Petty says Brickyard 400, IMS isn't one of NASCAR's crown jewels

  25-07-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former NASCAR driver and current broadcaster Kyle Petty doesn't believe the Brickyard 400 belongs alongside NASCAR's most prestigious races.Crown jewel races are widely considered the sport's premier events because of their history, tradition and difficulty to win. While many today recognize the Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600, Southern 500 and Brickyard 400 as NASCAR's four crown jewels, Petty said he sees the list differently."There's three crown jewels," Petty said during an appearance on Gluckcas
  
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• Bubba Wallace has a strong, specific memory of Brickyard triumph

  25-07-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SPEEDWAY, Ind. — The magnitude of the Brickyard 400 isn‘t lost on defending winner Bubba Wallace.At the 16th Street entrance to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a giant banner featuring Wallace in his driver‘s uniform hangs on the back of the grandstand alongside other former winners of the race, many of them already members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.RELATED: Indianapolis lineup | At-track photosThere‘s nostalgia involved with the most important of Wallace‘s three NASC
  
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• Carson Hocevar captures Busch Light Pole Award for Brickyard 400

  25-07-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Standing on pit wall as Denny Hamlin completed his qualifying lap at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Carson Hocevar raised his arms in exultation and turned to hug Spire Motorsports teammate Daniel Suarez.Hocevar knew at that moment that Saturday‘s time trials at the historic 2.5-mile oval would not be a repeat of Michigan in June, when Hamlin, as the final qualifier, knocked Hocevar off the provisional pole at the 23-year-old‘s home track.In fact, after earning h
  
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• "Not Going To Buy Your Way"- NASCAR Veteran Rips Apart 116-Yo Track's Crown Jewel Status With Bold Claim

  25-07-2026 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There’s little doubt that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of America’s holy grails of motorsport. The Indy 500, one of the most prestigious races in the world, has cemented that reputation. When NASCAR arrived at the Brickyard in 1994, many unofficially began calling the race a new ‘Crown Jewel.’ NASCAR itself embraced that view a few years later. But not everyone agrees. Kyle Petty, for one, believes a race cannot simply buy its way into history.“You can&rsq
  
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• NASCAR Driver Becomes First Motorsports Competitor With Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

  25-07-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A view of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star during a ceremony in Hollywood, California. NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson became the first motorsports competitor selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.GettyFew athletes have left a legacy that extends far beyond their sport.For one NASCAR legend, that legacy now includes one of the world’s most recognizable honors.On Saturday, Legacy Motor Club announced that seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson has become the fir
  
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• NASCAR Indianapolis predictions 2026, expert picks for Brickyard 400 Cup race

  25-07-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series season moves to a crown jewel event, the Brickyard 400 on July 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.The in-season challenge final also takes place at IMS, with Ryan Blaney against Todd Gilliland. Blaney has shown good speed at IMS since the series' return to the 2.5-mile track, but Gilliland has finished sixth in back-to-back Indy races.Bubba Wallace is the defending race winner.Here are The Tennessean's expert picks for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Sp
  
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• What channel is the NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Indianapolis on today? Time, TV schedule

  25-07-2026 12:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to the track after a week off for the Pennzoil 250 on July 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.This week begins a choppy final month of the regular season for the series; another off weekend follows Indy, followed by a race at Iowa Speedway and two more weeks off ahead of the Daytona finale.The Chase cutline is tight with three races left in the regular season. The spread between Sam Mayer in 10th and William Sawalich in 14th is 37 points. One driver w
  
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• NASCAR Indianapolis qualifying channel today, time, TV schedule for Brickyard 400

  25-07-2026 11:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brickyard 400 NASCAR Cup Series qualifying takes place on July 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Toyota should be back in front given the track type and the manufacturer's form this year. The top five in practice was made up completely by Toyota cars.Bubba Wallace is the defending race winner.Here is what you need to know about NASCAR Cup qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.What channel is qualifying on today for the NASCAR Cup race at Indianapolis?Qualifying time: 1:30 p.m. Eastern/1
  
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• “We Have To Stop This Agenda”: NASCAR Fans Slam Kyle Larson As He Agrees With Scott Dixon’s Remark About Cup Racing

  25-07-2026 10:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson looks on in his garage Friday, July 24, 2026, before practice for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Kyle Larson drew flak from NASCAR fans for calling Cup Series races ‘too long’. He echoed the sentiment of IndyCar legend Scott Dixon, who quipped that such races allow for a nap.NASCAR often runs three-hour races on its shortest ovals, while crown jewel events like the Coke 600 can go up to four hours. This year, a weather-delayed Ec
  
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• NASCAR Could Bring the Clash Back to Daytona After Six-Year Hiatus: Report

  25-07-2026 09:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 Daytona 500 held Feb.15 at Daytona International Speedway.NASCAR is reportedly returning to Daytona International Speedway for The Clash in 2027. The Athletic indicated that talks are in their final stages to secure a new sponsor.2020 was the last time Daytona hosted the Clash. The sport explored new avenues and held the event at the LA Coliseum for three years, before moving to Bowman Gray Stadium for a two-year stint.Winner of the 2020 edition, Erik Jones, had this to say about the Da
  
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• Layne Riggs dominates IRP to score fifth NASCAR Truck win of 2026

  25-07-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoLayne Riggs now has 10 wins as a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver, with half coming this season. Riggs was unstoppable at IRP, leading almost every lap (198 of 200) en route to a dominant victory over Connor Mosack, who earned a career-best finish in second.The victory also made Riggs a back-to-back winner at IRP, leading 160 of 200 laps there last year."They are just statement wins," said Riggs. "I mean, man, what a truck. I was on cruise control for so much for th
  
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• NASCAR Truck Standings After Tonight: Truck Series Points Leaders Right Now, New The Chase Cutline

  25-07-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friday night’s Craftsman Truck Series race in Indianapolis marked the 16th points race of the regular season. It draws us oh so close to the 10-race Chase, with only two regular-season races remaining.Let’s take a look at the NASCAR Truck standings after tonight. We’ll lead off with the Truck Series points leaders right now. Further below you can find The Chase cutline for the Truck Series with two races left.NASCAR Truck Series Points Leaders Right NowHere are the NASCAR Truck
  
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• Who won NASCAR Truck Series Indianapolis race? Winner is Layne Riggs, plus full results

  25-07-2026 04:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Layne Riggs led 198 of 200 laps to win the TSport 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on July 24 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.Riggs was in control for the entire race distance, save for a restart issue at the beginning of the second stage that forced him to second for a couple laps.The driver of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford earned his fifth win of the season at IRP.Connor Mosack finished second, while Ty Majeski was third.Christian Eckes finished second in the first stage b
  
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• 7-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson reaches new milestone by adding star to Hollywood Walk of Fame

  25-07-2026 04:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson has added another honor to his long list of achievements by becoming the first racer to put a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The seven-time series champion received his official spot for sports entertainment Friday. He is scheduled to make his final Cup start at next year’s Daytona 500. Johnson also is the co-founder of race team Legacy Motor Club and reveled in the moment in his home state.“To receive this honor i
  
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• NASCAR’s Clash Reportedly Returning to Daytona in 2027 After Six-Year Absence

  25-07-2026 01:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Clash appears to be heading back to where it all began.According to a report from The Athletic, NASCAR plans to return its annual preseason exhibition race to the Daytona International Speedway oval in 2027 after a six-year absence. NASCAR has not officially announced the move, but multiple industry sources told the outlet an announcement could come in the coming weeks once negotiations surrounding a new event sponsor are finalized.If confirmed, the move would bring the Clash back to one of
  
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• Riggs scores dominant win in Craftsman Truck Series race at IRP

  25-07-2026 00:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLERMONT, Ind. — With a performance just a hair short of perfection, Layne Riggs dominated Friday night‘s TSport 200 presented by Warn Industries and moved tantalizingly close to the No. 1 seed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The driver of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford led 198 of 200 laps, swept both stages and took the checkered flag 1.148 seconds ahead of persistent runner-up Connor Mosack to claim his second straight victory at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Par
  
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• Layne Riggs scores dominant win in Craftsman Truck Series race at IRP

  25-07-2026 00:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLERMONT, Ind. — With a performance just a hair short of perfection, Layne Riggs dominated Friday night‘s TSport 200 presented by Warn Industries and moved tantalizingly close to the No. 1 seed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The driver of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford led 198 of 200 laps, swept both stages and took the checkered flag 1.148 seconds ahead of persistent runner-up Connor Mosack to claim his second straight victory at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Par
  
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