NASCAR Returns to Indianapolis Brickyard 400 with $11M Purse

The 2025 Brickyard 400 NASCAR event returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval on July 27, headlining a weekend that also includes the Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 and the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series TSport 200. This race, a Crown Jewel event with a purse of over $11 million, features a pivotal $1 million In-Season Challenge finale between Ty Dillon and Ty Gibbs, adding extra excitement as the NASCAR Cup Series regular season nears its end. Notable Indiana drivers such as Chase Briscoe and Justin Haley are competing, with several drivers aiming for playoff spots or to complete prestigious career milestones. Fans attending the event are encouraged to plan ahead via IMS’s interactive webpage, which offers comprehensive information on tickets, parking, schedules, and accessibility for the race weekend. The race is scheduled to air on TNT Sports with an alternate broadcast on truTV, and the event is expected to showcase strategic racing with multiple stage breaks and intense competition, continuing the tradition of dramatic finishes at the Brickyard. Alongside established stars, Katherine Legge will make history as the 21st driver to compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400.