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IMSA star Jordan Taylor impresses during debut NASCAR Truck Series practice at Lime Rock Park

This weekend, IMSA star Jordan Taylor is making his NASCAR Truck Series debut at the wonderful Lime Rock Park. Taylor knows the track well from his sports car endeavors, but has never driven one of these trucks in the past. Of course, Jordan Taylor has raced in the Cup Series before. He took over the […]

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This weekend, IMSA star Jordan Taylor is making his NASCAR Truck Series debut at the wonderful Lime Rock Park. Taylor knows the track well from his sports car endeavors, but has never driven one of these trucks in the past.

Of course, Jordan Taylor has raced in the Cup Series before. He took over the No. 9 car for Chase Elliott while the NASCAR driver was injured in 2023. Taylor then made a couple of Xfinity Series starts with Kaulig Racing that season. This is his first NASCAR race since then.

Despite being new, Taylor got the hang of things quickly at Lime Rock. He was the fastest in practice.

“Yeah, I mean I knew I was going to have a good truck, you know, coming with Spire Motorsports, they’ve been up front all year,” Taylor said after practice. “So, I knew it was going to be down to me to kind of figure it out and learn it because the truck and equipment’s there. But yeah, getting up to speed was interesting, obviously, my first time in a truck. I know the track well, but the truck is obviously a different animal from what I’m used to here.

“It went well. We did a qual [qualifying] run to kind of get an idea for tomorrow, just because every little hundredth of a second I think around here is going to matter for track position, and I think it’s going to be tough to pass. So, the higher up we start the better chance we’re going to have for tomorrow. But yeah, happy with how we started, for sure.”

Wayne Taylor Racing is his usual team in IMSA. WTR is also owned by TWG Motorsports, which owns Spire Motorsports. There is an entire motorsports ecosystem now through TWG that touches IMSA, NASCAR, IndyCar, and soon, F1.

Jordan Taylor could very well win the Truck Series race. Lime Rock Park is a new track for many of these drivers. But he has tough competition in Corey Heim and maybe even another part-time driver.

Jordan Taylor, Brent Crews top practice at Lime Rock Park

Will it be the IMSA star, Jordan Taylor or the teenage phenom, Brent Crews? Crews, still not old enough to race on anything but road courses and ovals smaller than 1.25 miles in length, was second fastest in practice today at Lime Rock.

Crews is good enough to win any race. He is one of these new-school drivers that has and can drive and win in whatever you put him in. Dirt racing, stock cars, sports cars, it doesn’t matter. Crews was fastest in practice until Taylor ran his qualifying simulation. The two were separated by 0.081 seconds.

It won’t be until March 30 of next year that Crews is able to run all of the big tracks. The 17-year-old driver has been racing in Trans-Am, CARS Tour, ARCA, NASCAR, and sprint cars. Earlier this year, Crews won a Golden Driller at the Tulsa Shootout in Stock Non-Wing.

So, who will it be? Jordan Taylor, Brent Crews, or one of the Truck Series regulars like Corey Heim? Tomorrow we will find out at Lime Rock Park.



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iRacing’s NASCAR ’25 Console Game Has Its Official Release Date

What’s Happening? NASCAR 25, the long-awaited NASCAR console game developed by iRacing, will be released on Oct. 14, with a later release on Steam for PC users. NASCAR 25, made by MotorSport Games, will be the first multiplatform NASCAR console release since NASCAR 21: Ignition in 2021. It will be available on PS5 and Xbox […]

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NASCAR 25, the long-awaited NASCAR console game developed by iRacing, will be released on Oct. 14, with a later release on Steam for PC users.

  • NASCAR 25, made by MotorSport Games, will be the first multiplatform NASCAR console release since NASCAR 21: Ignition in 2021. It will be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to Jason Wilson of Sports Business Journal, the game will also be released on Steam for PC users at a later date.
  • Of the last ten multi-platform NASCAR Console games (NASCAR The Game: 2011 to NASCAR 21: Ignition), NASCAR ’25’s Oct. 14 release date is the third-latest for a NASCAR game. The release date will be nestled between the Playoff Races at Las Vegas and Talladega, adding to the long tradition of NASCAR console releases during the Playoffs.
  • The game will be the first-ever NASCAR game to feature all three NASCAR National Series, Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup, alongside a full ARCA Menards Series roster. According to Matt Lewis of iRacing, the game will feature roughly 190 active drivers, multiplayer, and an in-depth career mode.
  • iRacing announced the purchase of the NASCAR console license from Motorsport Games in October 2023. This followed a tumultuous run of releases for Motorsport Games, which, despite the hype following their success with other motorsports games, failed to deliver on lofty promises and expectations.
  • We have covered all the news and rumors about NASCAR ’25 and its development via the article linked below.

What’s Happening?

Since late 2023, NASCAR fans have been waiting for the release of iRacing’s upcoming NASCAR console game. In…

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NASCAR team suffers hauler issues en route to Indianapolis (Photos)

Mike Harmon Racing asked fans for help en route to Indianapolis NASCAR teams are currently en route to Indianapolis, Indiana. NASCAR events are taking place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the short track of IRP. For Mike Harmon Racing, their NASCAR Truck Series team is heading to IRP from the shop in Denver, NC. […]

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Mike Harmon Racing asked fans for help en route to Indianapolis

NASCAR teams are currently en route to Indianapolis, Indiana. NASCAR events are taking place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the short track of IRP.

For Mike Harmon Racing, their NASCAR Truck Series team is heading to IRP from the shop in Denver, NC. They ran into major hauler issues along the way.

The fire department was on the scene as the team sat on the side of the highway. They requested help from race fans as they needed a new truck to hook up the hauler.

The team fields the No. 74 truck.

Mike Harmon Racing shared the following URGENT update:

“Does anyone have a dually with a 2 5/16th ball in the bed to help transport to Indy….”

“They are at approx mile marker 70 on Black Mountain near Asheville.”

“There are NO rentals so if someone has a personal truck willing to help trailer to Indy”

They added, “The team members are fine, Mike is fine! We need help ASAP.”

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“We are all set, thank you to everyone who reached out, it’s greatly appreciated.”

The team added, “Thank you to everyone who has commented and messaged us, we are all set!!!”

Indianapolis TV Schedule: July 2025 (NASCAR)

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Legacy Motor Club addresses rumors of signing Daniel Suarez for 2026

Daniel Suarez has been linked to Legacy Motor Club since Trackhouse Racing announced his departure after the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. Suarez has also been linked to JR Motorsports, but he prefers to stay in the Cup Series. So, what does Legacy Motor Club think about the possibility of acquiring the 33-year-old driver? Jimmie […]

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Daniel Suarez has been linked to Legacy Motor Club since Trackhouse Racing announced his departure after the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. Suarez has also been linked to JR Motorsports, but he prefers to stay in the Cup Series. So, what does Legacy Motor Club think about the possibility of acquiring the 33-year-old driver?

Jimmie Johnson, the owner of Legacy Motor Club, was asked about the possibility of signing Suarez to his Cup Series organization in 2026 during a recent press conference. While Johnson praised the Trackhouse Racing driver, he admitted that it isn’t a likely scenario.

“First and foremost, [Daniel Suarez] is a great friend and somebody I stay in touch with,” Johnson said. “I kind of knew his situation from a friend standpoint for a while. Great talent. Very popular. Can really perform on any track, has great sponsorship interest. A well-rounded modern-day NASCAR athlete. The real opportunity for any team owner. I would love to think about him seriously, but I don’t have a seat, on top of the fact I’m not sure if and when we’ll get a seat as we’re trying to acquire our third charter. I would look hard at him if we were prepared and ready and moving in that direction. In this instance, I highly doubt timing is going to work out. I think he’s a great talent and should have plenty of options.”

Legacy Motor Club needs to acquire a third charter if Suarez were to join the organization and the timing isn’t likely to work out in his favor. The 33-year-old driver should have a seat in NASCAR during the 2026 season, but it’s not expected to be with Legacy Motor Club in the Cup Series.



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How to watch, schedule, picks for Brickyard 400 – NBC10 Philadelphia

Who’s ready to kiss the bricks this weekend? Every NASCAR driver would love to do just that, as the Cup Series heads to historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400. NASCAR’s race at the famed track doesn’t have quite the history of the Indianapolis 500, but the stock car series has carved out its […]

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Who’s ready to kiss the bricks this weekend?

Every NASCAR driver would love to do just that, as the Cup Series heads to historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400.

NASCAR’s race at the famed track doesn’t have quite the history of the Indianapolis 500, but the stock car series has carved out its own unique traditions. There’s no milk in victory lane, but NASCAR did start the tradition of kissing the iconic brick-covered start-finish line after winning — thanks to current NBC analyst Dale Jarrett.

So, what’s in store for Indianapolis this year? What’s the TV schedule for the weekend? And who could contend for the win on Sunday? Here’s everything you need to know for Brickyard 400:

When is the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race?

The Brickyard is set for Sunday, July 27, at 2:20 p.m. ET.

Before the race, there will be practice and qualifying on Friday and Saturday, respectively. All 39 drivers will hit the track for practice Friday, with 50 minutes scheduled. For qualifying, each driver will get one lap to set the starting order based on speed — taking the track in this order.

NASCAR TV schedule this weekend for Brickyard 400

This weekend marks the final race airing on TNT before NBC takes over for the rest of the season.

Adam Alexander (play-by-play), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (analyst) and Steve Letarte (analyst) will be on the call, with Shannon Spake, Jamie McMurray and Parker Kligerman providing pre- and post-race coverage.

Here’s the full schedule for Indianapolis:

Friday, July 25 (truTV and HBO Max)

  • Practice: 1:05 p.m. ET, truTV and HBO Max

Saturday, July 26 (truTV and HBO Max)

  • Qualifying: 2:35 p.m. ET, truTV and HBO Max

Sunday, July 27 (TNT and HBO Max)

  • NASCAR Nation Pre-Race: 1 p.m. ET, TNT and HBO Max
  • Brickyard 400: 2 p.m. ET, TNT and HBO Max
  • NASCAR Nation Post-Race: 5:30 p.m. ET, TNT and HBO Max

The 2025 NASCAR season kicks off on Feb. 16, 2025 with the 67th running of the Daytona 500.

Who is racing in the Brickyard 400? Here’s the entry list

Thirty-nine drivers will race at the Brickyard — the 36 full-timers, plus three additional entries.

Josh Bilicki (Garage 66), Jesse Love (Beard Motorsports) and Katherine Legge (Live Fast Motorsports) are continuing their part-time schedules this season by racing at this historic venue. Bilicki and Love are both making their fourth Cup start of 2025, while Legge is back for her fifth. She has also made four prior starts at the Brickyard in the Indianapolis 500, so the track should be familiar.

Two other drivers in the spotlight at Ty Gibbs and Ty Dillon, who are competing in the final round of the In-Season Challenge with $1 million waiting for whoever crosses the finish line first.

Here’s the full entry list for Indy:

Car number Driver Team Sponsor
1 Ross Chastain Trackhouse Racing Busch Light
2 Austin Cindric Team Penske Discount Tire
3 Austin Dillon Richard Childress Racing Get Bioethanol
4 Noah Gragson Front Row Motorsports Rush Truck Centers
5 Kyle Larson Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com
6 Brad Keselowski RFK Racing Body Guard
7 Justin Haley Spire Motorsports Gainbridge
8 Kyle Busch Richard Childress Racing Zone
9 Chase Elliott Hendrick Motorsports NAPA Auto Parts
10 Ty Dillon Kaulig Racing Sea Best
11 Denny Hamlin Joe Gibbs Racing Progressive
12 Ryan Blaney Team Penske Menards/Delta
16 AJ Allmendinger Kaulig Racing Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
17 Chris Buescher RFK Racing Kroger/Diet Cherry Coke
19 Chase Briscoe Joe Gibbs Racing Bass Pro Shops
20 Christopher Bell Joe Gibbs Racing Rheem
21 Josh Berry Wood Brothers Racing PPG
22 Joey Logano Team Penske Shell/Pennzoil
23 Bubba Wallace 23XI Racing Chumba Casino
24 William Byron Hendrick Motorsports Liberty University
34 Todd Gilliland Front Row Motorsports Gener8tor
35 Riley Herbst 23XI Racing Monster Energy
38 Zane Smith Front Row Motorsports Aaron’s Rent To Own
41 Cole Custer Haas Factory Team Haas/Autodesk
42 John Hunter Nemechek Legacy Motor Club Pye-Barker
43 Erik Jones Legacy Motor Club Dollar Tree
45 Tyler Reddick 23XI Racing Xfinity Mobile
47 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. JTG Daugherty Racing Rate
48 Alex Bowman Hendrick Motorsports Ally
51 Cody Ware Rick Ware Racing Arby’s
54 Ty Gibbs Joe Gibbs Racing Saia
60 Ryan Preece RFK Racing Castrol
62 Jesse Love Beard Motorsports C4 Ultimate Energy
66 Josh Bilicki Garage 66 Sherfick
71 Michael McDowell Spire Motorsports Delaware Life
77 Carson Hocevar Spire Motorsports Zeigler Auto Group
78 Katherine Legge Live Fast Motorsports Droplight
88 Shane van Gisbergen Trackhouse Racing WeatherTech
99 Daniel Suárez Trackhouse Racing Freeway Insurance
2025 Brickyard 400 entry list

Brickyard 400 picks, predictions, favorites

Last week at Dover, the powerhouse organizations stole the show. Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports drivers occupied the top six finishing positions and led 387 of 407 laps. Expect more of the same at the Brickyard.

Starting with JGR, no driver has had more close calls without a Brickyard win than Denny Hamlin. Fresh off a win at Dover, the 44-year-old star knows he doesn’t have many more chances left to kiss the bricks. His teammate and Indiana native Chase Briscoe, who was second last week, is another strong pick — as is Christopher Bell, who was fourth at Indy last year.

For HMS, it all starts with Kyle Larson. Last year’s Brickyard 400 winner has started the last two Indy 500’s — giving him more track time here than any driver. Sure, it’s a different car, but the experience certainly helped him last year. Chase Elliott, after leading 238 laps last week, is leading the points standings and should challenge for the victory.

Kyle Larson kisses the bricks


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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, kisses the yard of bricks after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 21, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The third traditional powerhouse organization is Team Penske, who hasn’t quite had its usual speed this season. If there’s a track for them to turn it around, though, it’s Indy. Team owner Roger Penske owns and operates the track, and none of his drivers have yet won there. Ryan Blaney is the best bet for Penske this year.

If anyone can topple those three, look toward a pair of upstart teams — RFK Racing and 23XI Racing.

Tyler Reddick (40 laps led), Brad Keselowski (35) and Bubba Wallace (26) were the top three lap-leaders at the Brickyard last year — and all three need a win to lock themselves into the playoffs. Reddick was second and Wallace was fifth for 23XI, while Keselowski ran out of fuel while leading late in the race and finished 21st.

The winning pick for Indy is Elliott, who bounces back from disappointment last week to finally score his first career crown jewel victory.

NASCAR past winners, race history for the Brickyard 400

Just three of the 39 drivers in the field are past winners at the Brickyard.

Busch has won the race twice (2015 and 2016), while Keselowski (2018) and Larson (2024) are one-time winners.

NASCAR pit stops are a sport themselves with how much planning goes into a perfect pit stop. Here’s what you need to know about what happens during a pit stop.



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Kevin Lacroix Set to Tackle Calabogie Motorsports Park in NASCAR Canada Debut – Speedway Digest

Kevin Lacroix and the #74 NAPA Racing / Adaptive One Calipers team are heading to uncharted territory this weekend as the NASCAR Canada Series makes its long-awaited debut at Calabogie Motorsports Park. The green flag drops on Sunday at 2:10 p.m. ET for the Calabogie 150, Clash of the Titans presented by NAPA. Located just […]

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Kevin Lacroix and the #74 NAPA Racing / Adaptive One Calipers team are heading to uncharted territory this weekend as the NASCAR Canada Series makes its long-awaited debut at Calabogie Motorsports Park. The green flag drops on Sunday at 2:10 p.m. ET for the Calabogie 150, Clash of the Titans presented by NAPA.

Located just outside of Ottawa, Calabogie is the longest and most technical track on the calendar. NASCAR Canada will run what is called the ‘Stadium Track’, which will be a new challenge for all drivers, but Lacroix, known for his road course expertise, is ready to rise to the occasion aboard his powerful #74 Camaro.

“It’s always exciting to race somewhere new, and Calabogie is no joke,” said Lacroix. “It’s a demanding track, but I love a good challenge, and I think this layout will suit our car and driving style.”

This round carries added importance for Lacroix and the team as they continue to fight for the championship. After a strong showing in the West, including a victory in Saskatoon, Lacroix is just one point shy of the series lead. A podium result at Calabogie could be pivotal as the series approaches its mid-season climax.

Prepared by Innovation Auto Sport (IAS) and engineered by Étienne Cliche, the #74 NAPA Racing entry has shown consistent pace throughout the season. With NAPA and Adaptive One Calipers continuing their support, the team is more motivated than ever to deliver another standout performance.

“The level of competition this year is incredibly high, and the margins are razor-thin,” Lacroix added. “But I know our team is capable of executing, and we’re going into Calabogie with confidence and determination.”

Catch the action from the Clash of the Titans this Sunday at 2:10 p.m. ET. Broadcast details will be shared on the NASCAR Canada website and social media channels.

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How to watch, schedule, picks for Brickyard 400 – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Who’s ready to kiss the bricks this weekend? Every NASCAR driver would love to do just that, as the Cup Series heads to historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400. NASCAR’s race at the famed track doesn’t have quite the history of the Indianapolis 500, but the stock car series has carved out its […]

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Who’s ready to kiss the bricks this weekend?

Every NASCAR driver would love to do just that, as the Cup Series heads to historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400.

NASCAR’s race at the famed track doesn’t have quite the history of the Indianapolis 500, but the stock car series has carved out its own unique traditions. There’s no milk in victory lane, but NASCAR did start the tradition of kissing the iconic brick-covered start-finish line after winning — thanks to current NBC analyst Dale Jarrett.

So, what’s in store for Indianapolis this year? What’s the TV schedule for the weekend? And who could contend for the win on Sunday? Here’s everything you need to know for Brickyard 400:

When is the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race?

The Brickyard is set for Sunday, July 27, at 2:20 p.m. ET.

Before the race, there will be practice and qualifying on Friday and Saturday, respectively. All 39 drivers will hit the track for practice Friday, with 50 minutes scheduled. For qualifying, each driver will get one lap to set the starting order based on speed — taking the track in this order.

NASCAR TV schedule this weekend for Brickyard 400

This weekend marks the final race airing on TNT before NBC takes over for the rest of the season.

Adam Alexander (play-by-play), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (analyst) and Steve Letarte (analyst) will be on the call, with Shannon Spake, Jamie McMurray and Parker Kligerman providing pre- and post-race coverage.

Here’s the full schedule for Indianapolis:

Friday, July 25 (truTV and HBO Max)

  • Practice: 1:05 p.m. ET, truTV and HBO Max

Saturday, July 26 (truTV and HBO Max)

  • Qualifying: 2:35 p.m. ET, truTV and HBO Max

Sunday, July 27 (TNT and HBO Max)

  • NASCAR Nation Pre-Race: 1 p.m. ET, TNT and HBO Max
  • Brickyard 400: 2 p.m. ET, TNT and HBO Max
  • NASCAR Nation Post-Race: 5:30 p.m. ET, TNT and HBO Max

The 2025 NASCAR season kicks off on Feb. 16, 2025 with the 67th running of the Daytona 500.

Who is racing in the Brickyard 400? Here’s the entry list

Thirty-nine drivers will race at the Brickyard — the 36 full-timers, plus three additional entries.

Josh Bilicki (Garage 66), Jesse Love (Beard Motorsports) and Katherine Legge (Live Fast Motorsports) are continuing their part-time schedules this season by racing at this historic venue. Bilicki and Love are both making their fourth Cup start of 2025, while Legge is back for her fifth. She has also made four prior starts at the Brickyard in the Indianapolis 500, so the track should be familiar.

Two other drivers in the spotlight at Ty Gibbs and Ty Dillon, who are competing in the final round of the In-Season Challenge with $1 million waiting for whoever crosses the finish line first.

Here’s the full entry list for Indy:

Car number Driver Team Sponsor
1 Ross Chastain Trackhouse Racing Busch Light
2 Austin Cindric Team Penske Discount Tire
3 Austin Dillon Richard Childress Racing Get Bioethanol
4 Noah Gragson Front Row Motorsports Rush Truck Centers
5 Kyle Larson Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com
6 Brad Keselowski RFK Racing Body Guard
7 Justin Haley Spire Motorsports Gainbridge
8 Kyle Busch Richard Childress Racing Zone
9 Chase Elliott Hendrick Motorsports NAPA Auto Parts
10 Ty Dillon Kaulig Racing Sea Best
11 Denny Hamlin Joe Gibbs Racing Progressive
12 Ryan Blaney Team Penske Menards/Delta
16 AJ Allmendinger Kaulig Racing Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
17 Chris Buescher RFK Racing Kroger/Diet Cherry Coke
19 Chase Briscoe Joe Gibbs Racing Bass Pro Shops
20 Christopher Bell Joe Gibbs Racing Rheem
21 Josh Berry Wood Brothers Racing PPG
22 Joey Logano Team Penske Shell/Pennzoil
23 Bubba Wallace 23XI Racing Chumba Casino
24 William Byron Hendrick Motorsports Liberty University
34 Todd Gilliland Front Row Motorsports Gener8tor
35 Riley Herbst 23XI Racing Monster Energy
38 Zane Smith Front Row Motorsports Aaron’s Rent To Own
41 Cole Custer Haas Factory Team Haas/Autodesk
42 John Hunter Nemechek Legacy Motor Club Pye-Barker
43 Erik Jones Legacy Motor Club Dollar Tree
45 Tyler Reddick 23XI Racing Xfinity Mobile
47 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. JTG Daugherty Racing Rate
48 Alex Bowman Hendrick Motorsports Ally
51 Cody Ware Rick Ware Racing Arby’s
54 Ty Gibbs Joe Gibbs Racing Saia
60 Ryan Preece RFK Racing Castrol
62 Jesse Love Beard Motorsports C4 Ultimate Energy
66 Josh Bilicki Garage 66 Sherfick
71 Michael McDowell Spire Motorsports Delaware Life
77 Carson Hocevar Spire Motorsports Zeigler Auto Group
78 Katherine Legge Live Fast Motorsports Droplight
88 Shane van Gisbergen Trackhouse Racing WeatherTech
99 Daniel Suárez Trackhouse Racing Freeway Insurance
2025 Brickyard 400 entry list

Brickyard 400 picks, predictions, favorites

Last week at Dover, the powerhouse organizations stole the show. Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports drivers occupied the top six finishing positions and led 387 of 407 laps. Expect more of the same at the Brickyard.

Starting with JGR, no driver has had more close calls without a Brickyard win than Denny Hamlin. Fresh off a win at Dover, the 44-year-old star knows he doesn’t have many more chances left to kiss the bricks. His teammate and Indiana native Chase Briscoe, who was second last week, is another strong pick — as is Christopher Bell, who was fourth at Indy last year.

For HMS, it all starts with Kyle Larson. Last year’s Brickyard 400 winner has started the last two Indy 500’s — giving him more track time here than any driver. Sure, it’s a different car, but the experience certainly helped him last year. Chase Elliott, after leading 238 laps last week, is leading the points standings and should challenge for the victory.

Kyle Larson kisses the bricks


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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, kisses the yard of bricks after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 21, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The third traditional powerhouse organization is Team Penske, who hasn’t quite had its usual speed this season. If there’s a track for them to turn it around, though, it’s Indy. Team owner Roger Penske owns and operates the track, and none of his drivers have yet won there. Ryan Blaney is the best bet for Penske this year.

If anyone can topple those three, look toward a pair of upstart teams — RFK Racing and 23XI Racing.

Tyler Reddick (40 laps led), Brad Keselowski (35) and Bubba Wallace (26) were the top three lap-leaders at the Brickyard last year — and all three need a win to lock themselves into the playoffs. Reddick was second and Wallace was fifth for 23XI, while Keselowski ran out of fuel while leading late in the race and finished 21st.

The winning pick for Indy is Elliott, who bounces back from disappointment last week to finally score his first career crown jewel victory.

NASCAR past winners, race history for the Brickyard 400

Just three of the 39 drivers in the field are past winners at the Brickyard.

Busch has won the race twice (2015 and 2016), while Keselowski (2018) and Larson (2024) are one-time winners.

NASCAR pit stops are a sport themselves with how much planning goes into a perfect pit stop. Here’s what you need to know about what happens during a pit stop.



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