NASCAR's premier series are all set to descend on Indianapolis this weekend, with action split between the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The pinnacle event for enthusiasts will be the Brickyard 400 Cup Series, scheduled to take place on July 26.
The weekend kicks off with a packed schedule on July 24, featuring practice sessions for the Cup Series and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. Additionally, fans can look forward to practice, qualifying, and race events for the ARCA and Truck Series. The excitement continues on July 25, as the Cup Series drivers will battle for pole position in qualifying, setting the stage for the highly anticipated Brickyard 400. Following this adrenaline-fueled weekend, all three series – the Cup, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Craftsman Truck Series – will observe a break the subsequent weekend.
The full on-track itinerary at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway begins on Friday, July 24, at 11 a.m. with the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice, available on the CW app. The NASCAR Cup Series practice follows at 12 p.m. on truTV. Concurrently, the ARCA Menards Series will conduct practice and qualifying at Indianapolis Raceway Park, though without live television coverage. At 2 p.m., the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will have its practice and qualifying sessions at Indianapolis Raceway Park, broadcast on FS1. The day's racing action culminates with the LiUNA 150 ARCA Menards Series race at 4:30 p.m. (100 laps, 102.9 miles) and the TSport 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at 7 p.m. (200 laps, 137.2 miles), both on FS1 and available for streaming on Fubo. Saturday, July 25, features the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at 11 a.m. on the CW app, followed by NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at 12:30 p.m. on truTV. The Pennzoil 250 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race (100 laps, 250 miles) will be aired on the CW Network at 3 p.m., also streamable on Fubo. The grand finale on Sunday, July 26, is the Brickyard 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at 6 p.m. (160 laps, 400 miles), broadcast on TNT and HBO MAX, which will also offer in-car camera views for an immersive experience.
This weekend promises to be a celebration of speed and skill, offering a comprehensive look at the diverse talents within NASCAR. Beyond the thrill of competition, such events showcase the dedication of drivers, teams, and organizers, reinforcing the spirit of sportsmanship and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines motorsports.
