NASCAR Brickyard 400 set for Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26
The Brickyard 400 returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this Sunday, with the race scheduled to commence at 2 p.m. ET under partly sunny conditions.
NASCAR is scheduled to return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, 26 July 2026, for the Brickyard 400. The event is set to begin at 2 p.m. ET, marking a significant date in the motorsport calendar for the venue. According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, conditions are expected to be partly sunny and hot, with temperatures reaching a high near 89 degrees.
Weather patterns for the day present a mix of morning and afternoon conditions. Patchy fog is anticipated between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., while calm westerly winds of approximately 6 mph are expected during the afternoon. Meteorological forecasts indicate a 30 per cent chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 5 p.m., which could impact post-race activities.
For attendees, track walk sessions are scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., requiring a $30 voucher for access. General admission tickets for the race begin at $45. Children aged 15 and under are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult who has purchased a flex or general admission ticket.
Broadcast coverage for the event is available across multiple platforms. Viewers can access the race via Sling, which offers a free trial, as well as TNT and TruTV. Max is also available for streaming, with a subscription required to access in-car driver camera feeds. TruTV is noted for covering qualifying sessions.
The event details were reported by Chris Sims, a trending reporter for Midwest Connect Gannett, through Yahoo Sports. The publication notes that while some content is produced with paid support from third parties, editorial decisions remain independent. Prices and availability for tickets and streaming services are subject to change.
