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• Insider Explains Why Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Relationship With NASCAR Is “Complicated”

  24-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDale Earnhardt Jr. has spent much of his life at the center of NASCAR.First, he was one of the sport’s biggest stars behind the wheel with 26 Cup Series wins, two Daytona 500 victories, and a record 15 consecutive Most Popular Driver awards. Then, after stepping away from full-time Cup Series racing, he found a new role as one of NASCAR’s most influential voices.Through his media company and the Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt Jr. has built a platform whe
  
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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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• 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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• 7-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson reaches new milestone by adding a star to Hollywood Walk of Fame

  24-07-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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 is incredibly humb
  
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• Who Won the First Brickyard 400? Looking Back at Jeff Gordon’s Historic Victory

  24-07-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Few races have changed NASCAR quite like the inaugural Brickyard 400.When the NASCAR Cup Series visited the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time on Aug. 6, 1994, it wasn’t simply another stop on the schedule. It was a defining moment that brought stock car racing to one of the most iconic venues in motorsports and helped launch a young Jeff Gordon into superstardom.More than three decades later, the Brickyard 400 remains one of NASCAR’s crown-jewel events, and it all
  
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• NASCAR Truck Series Indianapolis lineup, TV schedule for Friday's race

  24-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Layne Riggs is on the pole for the TSport 200NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on July 24 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.Riggs' lap of 22.805 seconds was a half-tenth faster than teammate Chandler Smith as Front Row Motorsports swept the front row.Jonathan Shafer and Justin Carroll failed to qualify into the 36-car field.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Friday's NASCAR Truck Series race at Indianapolis Raceway Park.WEEKEND SCHEDULE:NASCAR Indianapolis full weekend
  
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• NASCAR moves 2027 Clash back to Daytona, per report

  24-07-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR's unofficial start of the season in 2027 moves back to a familiar setting.The 2027 Clash will be held at Daytona on Feb. 13, The Athletic reported on July 24, returning to its once-longtime position and venue on the schedule. The Clash will take place eight days before the 2027 Daytona 500.NASCAR held the Clash at Daytona International Speedway from 1979-2010 as an unofficial start to the Cup Series season and to Speedweeks.The Clash has shifted around a few venues after a one-year move t
  
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• Roger Penske Owns Indianapolis. Can His NASCAR Team Win Its Biggest Race?

  24-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There are 36 points races on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, but none carry quite the same significance for Team Penske as the Brickyard 400.After all, this isn’t just another stop on the calendar. It’s Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the historic venue owned by Roger Penske himself.Every driver dreams of kissing the bricks. For Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney and Austin Cindric, Sunday’s race offers something even more meaningful: the chance to deliver a Brickyard 400 victory to the own
  
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• NASCAR Brickyard Weekend Faces Tough Fight as Full Entry Lists Create Early Drama

  24-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 20: Daniel Dye, driver of the #10 Black Widow Trucks Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 20, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Brickyard Weekend begins with two important races that have attracted full entry lists, creating early pressure before the green flag even drops. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts S
  
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• Justin Allgaier set for NASCAR O'Reilly, JR Motorsports return

  24-07-2026 20:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIt’s not officially official yet, but all signs point towards Justin Allgaier returning to JR Motorsports for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts season.This is newsworthy because the 2024 champion, and arguably the face of this division over the last decade, had been contemplating retirement as of his 40th birthday last month. However, this is also the most competitive season of his career, with six victories, 16 top 10s and 13 top 5s in 21 starts.How do you walk awa
  
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• How to Watch NASCAR at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming

  24-07-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 27: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR fans have a full weekend of racing to enjoy as Brickyard Weekend takes place in Indianapolis. The
  
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• NASCAR Rumors: Latest Intel On Who Replaces Alex Bowman at Hendrick Motorsports in 2028

  24-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The final major domino in the 2026 NASCAR silly season fell this week before the Brickyard 400, with Alex Bowman announcing he’ll drive the No. 48 car for one final season in 2027. With that matter settled, focus now shifts to who will drive that car for Hendrick Motorsports in 2028 and beyond.It originally seemed as though Corey Day, one of the top NASCAR prospects in 2026, would be Bowman’s long-term replacement. The 20-year-old has shown remarkable promise this season in the O&rsq
  
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• Kyle Larson responds to Scott Dixon: NASCAR races are too long

  24-07-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoKyle Larson was diplomatic in responding to a question about comments recently made about NASCAR Cup Series races by IndyCar ace Scott Dixon and even agreed with the foundational point.The six-time IndyCar champion was asked about race lengths over the weekend at Nashville Superspeedway and Dixon responded with a point about NASCAR’s three-plus hour races.“I don’t know. I find it really hard to watch Cup races these days … It allows for a nap so maybe tha
  
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• 2026 Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IRP pit stall assignments

  24-07-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  See where your favorite NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers will pit this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as well as Craftsman Truck Series drivers at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.NASCAR Cup Series[Coming soon]NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday (2 p.m. ET, TNT Sports, truTV, HBO Max, IMS Radio Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: Indianapolis, IRP weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on TNT Sports/truTV/
  
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• Christopher Bell leads Brickyard 400 practice; Bubba Wallace and SVG hit wall

  24-07-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAs part of an extended race weekend, NASCAR Cup teams got a 50-minute practice on Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.William Byron set the early pace with a 49.753s lap (180.893mph) around the historic speedway. Later, it was Hendrick Motorsports teammate went fastest of all with a 49.279s lap (182.633mph). But the Toyotas soon flexed their muscles, and Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing went fastest of all with a 49.043s lap (183.512mph).At the end of the session, it was To
  
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• NASCAR Predictions This Weekend: 5 Brickyard 400 Picks

  24-07-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We’ve got a crown-jewel NASCR race this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with the Brickyard 400 on Sunday afternoon. The stakes of this weekend’s race feel even higher both because of the In-Season Challenge Championship and battles for spots in The Chase.We always like to take some chances with our NASCAR predictions, so we’re doing this before practice and qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Let’s dive right into our Brickyard 400Chase Briscoe Wins the Pol
  
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• What next for Alex Bowman after NASCAR retirement in 2027?

  24-07-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNo, Alex Bowman doesn’t have a future in broadcasting after his retirement from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition after the 2027 season.“I don't know that anybody wants to listen to me on the broadcast, if I'm being honest,” said Bowman during a press conference on Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “I don't know. I don't know that I would be any good at that. That looks really hard. The broadcasting thing, I would say some dumb stuff and pro
  
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• Analysis: What Alex Bowman's impending departure means for Hendrick Motorsports

  24-07-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SPEEDWAY, Ind. — As Alex Bowman begins to plan for life after NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports must begin preparing for life after Alex Bowman in its No. 48 Chevrolet.Bowman will step away from full-time Cup Series competition after the 2027 season, he and the team announced Thursday, bringing the eight-time winner back for next year’s campaign on a one-year contract extension.MORE: Bowman to retire after 2027 | Cup Series standingsHis impending departure means a rare, coveted opening at
  
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• NASCAR insider reveals major update on Noah Gragson, RCR No. 33 car

  24-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Noah Gragson is one of the drivers who could find themselves with a new team next season. Gragson and the No. 4 team for Front Row Motorsports have really struggled, sitting 31st in the point standings behind Ty Dillon. However, what is the latest on his chances of driving the No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing in 2027?Gragson is a "longshot" to replace the late Kyle Busch in the No. 33 car at Richard Childress Racing in 2027, as reported by FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass. Instead, Front Row Moto
  
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• Its not over until The Chase starts: Reddick eyes rebound from rocky stretch

  24-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Tyler Reddick couldn’t have scripted a much better start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. But after making history by becoming the first driver in the 78-year history of the series to win the opening three races of a single season, the five-time 2026 winner has stumbled through a six-race skid, turning a dominant campaign into one filled with questions.“You want to be in the right place, going in the right direction as you start The Chase,” Reddick s
  
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