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• “Time for Something Different”- NASCAR Faces High Profile Official’s Exit Days After Daytona Package Overhaul

  24-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 04: The NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Next Gen show car sits in the garage during qualifying for the running of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Loves RV Stop 225 on October 04, 2024, at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega AL. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: OCT 04 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Loves RV Stop 225 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon241004942 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireNASCAR recently unveiled a massive rules change to fix superspeedway racing. Just d
  
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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 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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• 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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• "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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• 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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