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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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• Who won NASCAR Indianapolis race? Winner is Corey Heim, plus full results

  26-07-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Corey Heim won the NASCAR Indianapolis race on July 26 after holding off Christopher Bell and Joey Logano.Heim, 24, is a part-time Cup driver who made his eighth start in the series. He will move to full-time for Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin-owned 23XI Racing in 2027. He also won at San Diego (Naval Base Coronado) on June 21, 2026 in the No. 67 Toyota.Bell finished second .0287 seconds behind Heim, and Logano was third.NASCAR Indianapolis race resultsResults are not officialCorey Heim, No. 67
  
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• Shane van Gisbergen tries to re-install steering wheel during NASCAR Indianapolis race

  26-07-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shan van Gisbergen had some in-race work on his NASCAR Cup car on July 26 during the Brickyard 400 at the NASCAR Indianapolis race. The problem? His steering wheel wasn't adjusted correctly. So he took it off exiting pit road to get it in the correct location. He was unable at first to get the steering wheel back in the right place and ended up in the infield grass. He then got it in place and drove off.SVG thought he was 2016 Dale Jr at Talladega for a sec 😭 https://t.co/RfBceDT8OIpic.t
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Gets Emotional Over Driver’s First Win: ‘Like a Son Almost’

  26-07-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets emotional over driver's first win. GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. was overcome with emotions following Carson Kvapil’s first career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win. Piloting the No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, Kvapil captured the victory in Saturday’s Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Amid his second full-time season driving for Earnhardt Jr. ‘s team, Kvapil nabbed his first career victory in his 64th start. With the win, Kvapil moved up t
  
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• Kyle Larson crashes out of Brickyard 400, finishing last

  26-07-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoKyle Larson continues to experience nothing but misfortune as of late, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway was no kinder to the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.Larson started tenth, but managed to undercut several drivers through an early pit stop, and was five laps away from winning Stage 1 of the Brickyard 400 when disaster struck.Entering Turn 3, the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet suddenly snapped around and slammed the outside wall. Larson radioed to the team that he be
  
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• Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR car number announced for 2027 Daytona 500, his last race

  26-07-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jimmie Johnson will drive his iconic No. 48 for his final NASCAR Cup Series start in the 2027 Daytona 500, Hendrick Motorsports founder Rick Hendrick announced on July 26.The announcement came on the “NASCAR Nation Pre-Race” show on TNT Sports before the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Johnson, a co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, will drive the No. 48 Toyota in an agreement with Hendrick Motorsports."(Johnson) called me a few months back and said, 'Hey, Daytona's going to b
  
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• Kyle Larson crash at NASCAR Indianapolis Brickyard 400 extends winless streak

  26-07-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The winless drought for Kyle Larson will continue.Larson's left-front tire blew while he was running second near the end of Stage 1 at the NASCAR Indianapolis race on July 26, slamming his No. 5 Chevrolet in Turn 3 ending his day.It will run his NASCAR Cup winless streak to 46 races. Kyle Larson blows a left rear tire and crashes hard in Turn 3 at the Brickyard 400 😬 pic.twitter.com/9Jtc4j1QDP— TNT Sports U.S. (@TNTSportsUS) July 26, 2026Larson has struggled in recent weeks. He fin
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Shares Honest Feelings After Alex Bowman’s Difficult Choice

  26-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chase Elliott spoke about Alex Bowman's NASCAR return.GettyChase Elliott has shared an emotional tribute to Alex Bowman after his Hendrick Motorsports teammate announced he will retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition at the end of the 2027 season.The announcement marks the beginning of the final chapter in Bowman’s full-time career with Hendrick Motorsports, where he has raced for nearly a decade. Speaking before the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Elliott praise
  
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• Rick Hendrick is giving Jimmie Johnson the No. 48 to drive in final Daytona 500

  26-07-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIn the Brickyard 400 pre-race show, Hendrick Motorsports founder Rick Hendrick announced that Jimmie Johnson will drive the No. 48 Legacy Motor Club entry in the 2027 Daytona 500.The number has belonged to Hendrick for the past 25 years and is currently used by Alex Bowman, but the team has worked out a deal to give Jimmie Johnson the No. 48 for his final NASCAR Cup start next February. Johnson will make his 703rd and final NASCAR Cup start in the 69th running of the Daytona
  
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• Jimmie Johnson gets No. 48 back for his final Daytona 500

  26-07-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDuring the Brickyard 400 pre-race show, Hendrick Motorsports founder Rick Hendrick announced that Jimmie Johnson will drive Legacy Motor Club’s No. 48 entry in the 2027 Daytona 500.Hendrick Motorsports has used the number for the past 25 years, most recently with Alex Bowman, but an agreement has been reached to release it for Johnson’s final Cup start.Johnson will make his 703rd and final NASCAR Cup start in the 69th running of the Daytona 500, and the stock car
  
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• Carson Kvapil wins NASCAR O'Reilly race at Indianapolis in July 2026

  26-07-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Series competed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and it was a thrilling event. Jeremy Clements won Stage 1 while Rajah Caruth won Stage 2; however, neither driver was able to enter victory lane. Instead, it was a JR Motorsports driver who earned his first career O'Reilly Series victory.Carson Kvapil and the No. 1 team for JR Motorsports won Saturday evening's race at Indianapolis, earning their first victory of the 2026 O'Reilly Series season. Kvapil was able to hold off a str
  
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• "If Anyone's Gonna Be Arrogant" - 23XI Prodigy Tears Down False Narrative Surrounding Michael Jordan's NASCAR Leadership

  26-07-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Via Imago ©Via ImagoMichael Jordan’s reputation in NASCAR boardrooms is complicated. He refused to sign a charter agreement when everyone else did. He sued the sanctioning body. His team 23XI Racing’s texts during the legal fight were not exactly diplomatic. The arrogance label got attached early and has not fully come off.Then Corey Heim, the man who won twelve races to take the Truck Series title in 2025 and already has a Cup Series win (Anduril 250) to his name in part-time s
  
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• "It's Weird Talking About It"- Chase Elliott Opens Up on Alex Bowman's Legacy Ahead of His Final Full-Time Season

  26-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  July 25, 2026, Speedway, Indianapolis, USA: CHASE ELLIOTT, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, looks on during qualifying for the Brickyard 400 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. NASCAR, Motorsport, USA 2026: Brickyard 400 Qualifying PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY - ZUMAw173 20260725_zsp_w173_086 Copyright: xLukexWelshx ©IMAGO/ZUMA PressAt the age of 33, most drivers would keep retirement as an afterthought. But Alex Bowman dropped a bombshell when he said he woul
  
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• NASCAR leaderboard live race updates today at Indianapolis: Corey Heim wins 2026 Brickyard 400

  26-07-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR's Brickyard 400race has finally arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.Follow along for the latest leaderboard and track updates, race start time, how to watch, starting grid, schedule, and more:2026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR leaderboard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Corey Heim wins 2026 Brickyard 400Corey HeimChristopher BellJoey LoganoChase BriscoeDenny HamlinBrad KeselowskiJosh BerryRyan PreeceCarson HocevarTyler Reddick2026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR leaderboard at Indianapolis
  
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• NASCAR leaderboard live race updates today at Indianapolis Brickyard 400: Ty Gibbs Stage 1 winner

  26-07-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR's Brickyard 400race has finally arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.Follow along for the latest leaderboard and track updates, race start time, how to watch, starting grid, schedule, and more:2026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR leaderboard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Lap 60 of 160, Stage 2 Lap 10Ty GibbsMichael McDowellCorey HeimCarson HocevarDenny HamlinChris BuescherTyler ReddickCole CusterBrad KeselowskiDaniel Suarez2026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR leaderboard at Indianapolis Mot
  
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• NASCAR leaderboard live race updates today at Indianapolis Brickyard 400: Ryan Blaney hits wall

  26-07-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR's Brickyard 400race has finally arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.Follow along for the latest leaderboard and track updates, race start time, how to watch, starting grid, schedule, and more:Brickyard 400, Lap 120: Ryan Blaney spun into wall, stays in raceRyan Blaney's NASCAR In-Season Challenge championship may be in jeopardy after he was spun into the wall in Turn 4 by John Hunter Nemechek, but Blaney remained in the race. Nine cars were involved.Brickyard 400, Lap 1
  
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• NASCAR leaderboard live race updates today at Indianapolis Brickyard 400: Ross Chastain Stage 2 winner

  26-07-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR's Brickyard 400race has finally arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.Follow along for the latest leaderboard and track updates, race start time, how to watch, starting grid, schedule, and more:2026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR race in Indianapolis: Why Carson Hocevar is upset with Corey HeimHocevar talking about why he was frustrated with Heim- "He let the 11 pass." #NASCAR— Richard Allen/MotorsportsReport (@RichardAllenMSR) July 26, 20262026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR leaderboa
  
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• NASCAR leaderboard live race updates today at Indianapolis Brickyard 400: Hamlin leads at 35 to go

  26-07-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR's Brickyard 400race has finally arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.Follow along for the latest leaderboard and track updates, race start time, how to watch, starting grid, schedule, and more:2026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR leaderboard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Lap 135 of 160, Stage 3 Lap 30Corey HeimChristopher BellJoey LoganoChase BriscoeDenny HamlinBrad KeselowskiJosh BerryRyan PreeceTyler ReddickChris Buescher2026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR leaderboard at Indianapolis Mot
  
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• NASCAR at Indianapolis Brickyard 400 live updates: When does race start?

  26-07-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR's Brickyard 400race has finally arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.Follow along for the latest leaderboard and track updates, race start time, how to watch, starting grid, schedule, and more:What time does NASCAR Brickyard 400 race at Indianapolis start today, Sunday, July 26, 2026? When does NASCAR Cup Series green flag drop in Indianapolis?The NASCAR Brickyard 400 will take place at 2 p.m. ET Sunday, July 26, 2026.NASCAR in Indianapolis Brickyard 400 starting lineup
  
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• NASCAR at Indianapolis Brickyard 400 live leaderboard updates: Race is underway

  26-07-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR's Brickyard 400race has finally arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.Follow along for the latest leaderboard and track updates, race start time, how to watch, starting grid, schedule, and more:2026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR leaderboard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Lap 10 of 160Carson HocevarDaniel SuarezTyler ReddickDenny HamlinTy GibbsCorey HeimKyle LarsonMichael McDowellAJ AllmendingerAlex Bowman2026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR race in Indianapolis is live: Green flag drops, ra
  
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• NASCAR at Indianapolis Brickyard 400 live leaderboard updates: Race highlights

  26-07-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR's Brickyard 400race has finally arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.Follow along for the latest leaderboard and track updates, race start time, how to watch, starting grid, schedule, and more:NASCAR at Indianapolis Brickyard 400 predictions: Who will win 2026 Brickyard 400 at IMS?IndyStar Insider Zion Brown offers his predictions ahead of the 2026 Brickyard 400: "I think Denny Hamlin gets his first Brickyard 400 win of his career. The Toyotas have been fast, and Hamlin
  
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• NASCAR at Indianapolis Brickyard 400 leaderboard updates: Ty Gibbs Stage 1 winner

  26-07-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR's Brickyard 400race has finally arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.Follow along for the latest leaderboard and track updates, race start time, how to watch, starting grid, schedule, and more:2026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR leaderboard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway through 50 laps: Ty Gibbs Stage 1 winnerTy GibbsCorey HeimMichael McDowellCarson HocevarWilliam ByronDenny HamlinDaniel SuarezChase BriscoeTyler ReddickChris BuescherBrickyard 400, Lap 44: Kyle Larson crash brings
  
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• NASCAR at Indianapolis Brickyard 400 leaderboard live updates: Denny Hamlin leads

  26-07-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR's Brickyard 400race has finally arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.Follow along for the latest leaderboard and track updates, race start time, how to watch, starting grid, schedule, and more:Brickyard 400, Lap 40: NASCAR race leader Denny Hamlin hits pit row in IndianapolisRace leader Denny Hamlin heads for pit row on Lap 40.2026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR leaderboard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Lap 38 of 160Denny HamlinTyler ReddickCorey HeimAlex BowmanCole CusterRyan B
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard for Brickyard 400

  26-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series tackles its third crown jewel race of the season on July 26.The Brickyard 400 takes place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, on the schedule for the third straight season since returning to the docket in 2024.Carson Hocevar is on the pole, with Daniel Suarez also on the front row.Defending race winner Bubba Wallace starts 29th.The in-season challenge tournament concludes this weekend, with Ryan Blaney facing Todd Gilliland. Blaney starts 13th, while Gilliland will roll off in
  
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• NASCAR: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Post-Race Inspection Sparks Controversy as Lug Nut Penalties Hit Teams

  26-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Austin Hill, driver of the #21 Patriot Mobile Chevrolet, Patrick Staropoli, driver of the #48 Syfovre Chevrolet, and Ryan Sieg, driver of the #39 SciAps Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Pennzoil 250 Presented by Take 5 Oil Change at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyThe Indianapolis Motor Speedway post-race inspection became one of the biggest talking points
  
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• 2024 Brickyard 400 champion Kyle Larson crashes in Stage 1 at Indy

  26-07-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson, the 2024 Brickyard 400 champion and defending NASCAR Cup Series titleholder, crashed during Stage 1 of Sunday’s Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (live on TNT Sports, truTV, HBO Max, IMS Radio Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).On Lap 45, Larson blew a left-rear tire entering Turn 3, backing his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet into the outside wall. He was running second at the time after jumping toward the top of the pylon by pitting early at Lap 27.RELATED: Li
  
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• Carson Hocevar's celebration if he wins the Brickyard 400? "Roger Penske would kill me..."

  26-07-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoSpire Motorsports teammates Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suarez will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Hocevar is quite the interesting personality, and has earned himself a mountain of new fans this year while also angering his competition with his hyper-aggressive style.Hocevar's uniqueness extends to his post-race victory celebrations, as we saw when he earned his first Cup win at Talladega Superspeedway. He wa
  
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• Jimmie Johnson to drive iconic No. 48 in final Daytona 500 start

  26-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Seven-time champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson will reunite with his famed No. 48 in the 2027 Daytona 500 as he caps his NASCAR Cup Series career, Rick Hendrick announced Sunday alongside Johnson on the “NASCAR Nation Pre-Race” show on TNT Sports.Johnson, owner of Legacy Motor Club, will pilot the No. 48 Toyota in an agreement with Hendrick Motorsports to allow Johnson the fitting sendoff.RELATED: Buy tickets to 2027 Daytona 500The entirety of Johnson‘s illustrious
  
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• What channel is Brickyard 400 NASCAR race in Indianapolis today? TV schedule

  26-07-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can't make the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sunday?There's still plenty of ways to follow NASCAR and catch the NASCAR Cup Series race.What to know about how to watch, Brickyard 400 TV schedule, start time, and more:What channel is 2026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR race at Indianapolis? What is NASCAR Sunday TV schedule for Cup Series?TV: TNT, TruTV, HBO MaxWatch the Brickyard 400 on SlingWhere to stream, watch the 2026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR race, Sunday, July 26? Streaming NASCAR Cup Seri
  
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• What is NASCAR Brickyard 400 schedule today in Indianapolis? Tickets, weather

  26-07-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sunday, so what is the schedule of events for the Brickyard 400?What to know about Brickyard 400 schedule, weather, tickets, starting lineup, and more:2026 Brickyard 400 NASCAR schedule at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Sunday, July 26: What time does Brickyard 400 start?10 a.m.: Gates open11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Track walk ($30 voucher required)1-1:10 p.m.: Drivers' brick walk1:05 p.m.: Driver introductions2 p.m.: Brickyard 400 Cup Series race2026 B
  
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