INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The NASCAR Cup Series ignites the Indianapolis Motor Speedway today, July 27, 2025, for the 30th anniversary of the Brickyard 400 presented by PPG. Chase Briscoe, an Indiana native, headlines the event after securing pole position, setting the stage for a thrilling 160-lap battle on the iconic 2.5-mile oval.
Briscoe, driving the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, clocked a blistering lap of 49.136 seconds at 183.165 mph during Saturday’s qualifying, edging out Bubba Wallace for the top spot. The hometown hero, hailing from Mitchell, Ind., just 90 minutes south, carries the hopes of local fans as he chases his first Brickyard 400 victory. His pole win marks a historic milestone, making him the first driver to claim poles at the Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600, and Brickyard 400 in the same season. Briscoe’s recent form, with back-to-back runner-up finishes at Sonoma and Dover, fuels optimism for a breakthrough crown jewel win.
Fans can catch every high-speed moment live on TNT, with coverage starting at 1 p.m. ET. Streaming options include TNT Sports and MAX, which offers in-car driver cameras for an immersive experience. Sling provides a free trial for new users, while DIRECTV streams the race alongside other sports content. For those tuning in via radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Channel 90 delivers live coverage, with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network and Performance Racing Network co-producing the broadcast. The green flag waves at 2:20 p.m. ET, following driver introductions at 1:25 p.m.
Top headlines swirl around Briscoe’s pole triumph and the dramatic qualifying crash of teammate Denny Hamlin, who slammed into the Turn 2 wall and will start last in a backup car. Hamlin, fresh off a Dover victory, remains a favorite despite the setback, as he aims to complete NASCAR’s crown jewel grand slam. The race also marks the finale of the inaugural NASCAR In-Season Challenge, pitting Ty Gibbs against Ty Dillon for a $1 million prize. Gibbs, starting fifth, and Dillon, a long-shot 32nd seed with a strong Indy history, promise a fierce duel.
Kyle Larson, the 2024 Brickyard 400 winner, looms large after his Indy 500 debut earlier this year. Starting 13th, Larson seeks back-to-back oval victories. Bubba Wallace, starting second, eyes a playoff-clinching win, while Toyota’s dominance—sweeping the top five qualifying spots—signals their strength. Weather forecasts predict partly cloudy skies with a high of 89 degrees and a 25% chance of rain, adding intrigue to race strategy.
The Brickyard 400, a 400-mile test of speed and precision, celebrates its return to the oval after three years on the road course. With only three former winners in the field—Larson, Kevin Harvick, and Kyle Busch—the stage is set for a new name to kiss the bricks. Tickets start at $45, and fans can still grab seats via IMS.com or StubHub for this historic showdown.
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