Experience the Thrill: Nashville IndyCar Race Weekend 2026!
Anticipation Builds for Nashville Superspeedway Showdown
The NTT IndyCar Series is gearing up for its twelfth race weekend of the 2026 season, bringing high-octane action to the Nashville Superspeedway. Following a successful event in 2025 where Josef Newgarden claimed victory, flanked by Alex Palou and Will Power, expectations are high for another thrilling competition. Drivers and teams are meticulously preparing for the challenges that await them in Nashville, fresh off their recent performances at Mid-Ohio.
Comprehensive Schedule for the IndyCar Nashville Weekend
For motorsport enthusiasts eager to follow every moment of the Nashville Superspeedway event, a detailed schedule has been released. All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET) to ensure fans can tune in precisely for each segment of the race weekend, from crucial practice runs to the decisive qualifying sessions and, ultimately, the main race.
Saturday's High-Stakes Sessions: Practice and Qualifying
Saturday, July 18, is packed with essential track activities designed to set the stage for Sunday's main event. The day kicks off with Practice #1 at 10:00 a.m., offering teams their first opportunity to fine-tune their setups. This is followed by the intense Qualifying session at 3:00 p.m., where drivers will battle for pole position. As the day progresses, additional practice opportunities, including a High-Line Practice at 6:00 p.m. and a Final Practice at 7:00 p.m., will allow teams to make last-minute adjustments and strategy calls.
Sunday's Grand Finale: Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix
The climax of the weekend arrives on Sunday, July 19, with the much-anticipated IndyCar Race - the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix. Starting at 3:30 p.m., this will be the ultimate test of skill, speed, and endurance as drivers vie for victory on the Nashville Superspeedway. Fans can expect a fiercely competitive race, building on the excitement generated throughout the preceding practice and qualifying sessions.
