The first-ever In-Season Challenge champion will be announced at the storied Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2025, setting the groundwork for a moment in NASCAR history.
Kyle Larson stole the show in a thrilling thriller at last year’s event. Larson, who started the match in sixth place, waited patiently and came alive when it counted most, charging ahead in a wild double-overtime conclusion.
Even though he only led eight laps, he made a move that was precisely timed and executed with surgeon-like precision at the final restart. He was closely followed by Tyler Reddick and Ryan Blaney, with Christopher Bell and Bubba Wallace rounding out the top five.
In the meantime, Denny Hamlin won the 2025 AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 with ease this past Sunday, adding another feather to his crown.
Rain sent the race into double overtime, adding drama to the Dover duel, but Hamlin maintained his nose out front and his foot on the accelerator, narrowly defeating teammate Chase Briscoe by 0.310 seconds. Ty Gibbs secured fifth place, Kyle Larson settled for fourth, and Alex Bowman took third.
With his most recent victory, Hamlin kept his playoff dreams ablaze as it was his fourth of the season and his 58th Cup Series victory overall.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the Brickyard 400, including TV Channel, streaming options, radio station and starting grid.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV Channel: TNT (U.S.) | TSN, RDS (Canada)
- Live stream: DIRECTV (U.S.) | TSN+ (Canada)
The Brickyard 400 race is available for live TV broadcast on TNT Sports in the United States. Streaming options are available on DIRECTV.
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What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5-mile road course) in Speedway, Indiana
- Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
- Time: 2:00 p.m. ET or 11:00 a.m. PT
- Length: 160 laps, 400 miles | Stages: 50 laps, 100 laps, 160 laps
The Brickyard 400 is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. ET or 11:00 a.m. PT on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The race will be held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.
NASCAR radio station for Brickyard 400
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NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Indiana.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | Chase Elliott | 702 |
| 2 | William Byron | 686 |
| 3 | Kyle Larson | 664 |
| 4 | Denny Hamlin | 663 |
| 5 | Tyler Reddick | 640 |
| 6 | Christopher Bell | 635 |
| 7 | Ryan Blaney | 576 |
| 8 | Chase Briscoe | 570 |
| 9 | Alex Bowman | 547 |
| 10 | Chris Buescher | 528 |
NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Jul. 27 | Brickyard 400 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| Aug. 3 | Iowa Corn 350 | Iowa Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 10 | Go Bowling at The Glen | Watkins Glen International | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 16 | Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Aug. 31 | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 7 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 13 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 21 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 28 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
