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Corey Heim pulled off an outside move on the final restart to pass Denny Hamlin and then held off Christopher Bell and Joey Logano for his first Brickyard 400 victory at Indianapolis, finishing 0.287 seconds ahead and becoming the first Cup driver to win twice in his first 15 career starts since A.J. Foyt in 1965.
Corey Heim, a part-time Cup driver for 23XI Racing, won the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, holding off Christopher Bell and Joey Logano by 0.287 seconds on the final restart for his second Cup Series victory in 15 starts. Todd Gilliland captured the $1 million In-Season Challenge, while Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott endured misfortune for Hendrick; four races remain to determine the Chase field.
Corey Heim won the 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, prevailing in a race marked by late cautions and lead changes as teams chased the In-Season Challenge’s $1 million prize and the top positions behind Heim.
The NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is set for a 2 p.m. ET start on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with Carson Hocevar on pole and Daniel Suarez second. TV coverage will be on TNT, TruTV, and HBO Max, with Sling offering streaming options. A $1 million prize in the NASCAR In-Season Challenge pits Ryan Blaney against Todd Gilliland. Gates open at 10 a.m.; track walk 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; driver introductions at 1:05 p.m.; green flag at 2 p.m. Forecast calls for partly sunny, hot weather (around 89°F) with a chance of showers after 5 p.m. Tickets start at about $45.
Carson Kvapil earned his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in his 64th start and celebrated with a burnout across the Yard of Bricks, a move NASCAR warned against. Kvapil was unplugged from his radio and didn’t hear the reminder; JR Motorsports’ Dale Earnhardt Jr. apologized on social media, and track workers later scrubbed the bricks. Burnouts on IMS bricks have a history, with Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson previously doing similar celebrations.
Alex Bowman will retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series after the 2027 season, signing a one-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports. After a decade with the team, including stints in the No. 88 and No. 48 and eight Cup wins, he cites health and a need to listen to his body as the reason for stepping away, and plans to finish his career on a high note with a press conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
IndyCar and iRacing Studios announced the series’ first standalone video game in over 20 years, IndyCar Racing The Game, to debut in early 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, delivering a hyperreal racing sim around iconic tracks including Indianapolis Motor Speedway and other circuit favorites.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is buzzing with pre-race activity ahead of the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026, featuring a national-anthem flyover, a Mass at trackside, Purdue marching band escorting the Borg-Warner Trophy, fireworks, a drone show, and teams and drivers preparing in Gasoline Alley and pit lanes as gates open for the event.
Cadillac achieved its first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship win since last year's season-ending race, with Action Express Racing ending a 918-day winless streak at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race featured multiple manufacturer victories, strategic racing, and penalties, with Cadillac, Porsche, Acura, and other brands competing fiercely in various classes. The event also marked significant milestones, including first-time winners and record-breaking performances, setting the stage for the season finale at Petit Le Mans.
Aitken secured the Motul Pole Award at Indianapolis in the No. 31 Cadillac Whelen GTP, leading a 1-2-3 Cadillac lineup after the No. 60 Acura was penalized for non-compliance. United Autosports USA dominated LMP2 qualifying, securing the front row with the No. 2 and No. 22 cars. The six-hour race will be streamed live on Peacock, IMSA.TV, and YouTube, with NBC coverage starting in the afternoon.
The article covers various updates from the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Indianapolis, including incidents during practice, team updates, driver lineups, and upcoming events, highlighting ongoing challenges and preparations for the race weekend.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the penultimate IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race with 53 cars, featuring updates on driver lineups, car modifications, charity initiatives, and series adjustments, including the final Endurance Cup race at The Brickyard and upcoming changes to tire and car performance regulations.
Bubba Wallace's victory at the Brickyard 400 marks his first major Cup Series win and secures his spot in the playoffs, shifting his outlook and adding new momentum to his season. The article also discusses the ongoing playoff race among RFK Racing teammates Buescher and Preece, and previews upcoming races at Iowa Speedway, highlighting the evolving dynamics and key storylines in NASCAR's current season.
Bubba Wallace won the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, marking a significant milestone in his career after overcoming rain delays and self-doubt, with his team praising his growth and potential for future success.
Bubba Wallace won the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, ending a 100-race winless streak and securing his first crown jewel victory, which also qualifies him for the playoffs. Tyler Reddick's team, 23XI Racing, scored its first win of the season, while Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin also had notable performances. Losers included William Byron, Ross Chastain, and Erik Jones, who faced setbacks or poor finishes.