The Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this Sunday isn’t just another race on the NASCAR Cup Series calendar, not by a long shot. This weekend, we could see history unfold with Denny Hamlin eyeing the ultimate prize: completing his quest to win every single crown jewel race.
Hamlin’s Historic Crown Jewel Pursuit
Denny Hamlin is already having an incredible season, sitting atop the NASCAR standings. But this Sunday, everything is on the line for something far bigger than just points. He’s gunning for a shot at racing immortality, trying to complete the rare “crown jewel” sweep. Hamlin has already conquered the Daytona 500, the Coca-Cola 600, and the Southern 500 in his career. A win at the Brickyard 400 would put him in an exclusive club, cementing his legacy as one of the all-time greats. Think about it: every major trophy in the cabinet. That’s the kind of moment fans live for, and it’s happening right before our eyes.
In-Season Challenge Showdown and How to Watch Every Lap
But wait, there’s more than just Hamlin’s historic run! This Brickyard race is also the final showdown for the high-stakes In-Season Challenge. We’ve got No. 3 seed Ryan Blaney going head-to-head with No. 25 seed Todd Gilliland. Talk about an underdog story, with Gilliland making it all the way to the final. This is it, folks, winner takes all. You definitely don’t want to miss the intense action. Make sure you’re tuned in this Sunday, July 26, at 2 p.m. ET. You can catch all the high-speed drama live on TNT, truTV, or stream it on HBO Max. Want to catch every single moment of the weekend? Practice kicks off Friday, July 24, at 1 p.m. ET, and qualifying hits the track Saturday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. ET. Both are on truTV and HBO Max. And hey, for those without cable who want to follow the whole 2026 NASCAR season, remember you can snag a ton of races on streaming platforms like DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV. Just make sure you’ve also got Prime Video for races like the Coca Cola 600 or the FireKeepers Casino 400, plus Peacock for anything on NBC and USA, and Fox One for Fox and FS1 broadcasts. HBO Max even gives you alternate driver-cam angles for every race!
So get ready for a weekend of pure NASCAR adrenaline. Will Denny Hamlin etch his name into history with that final crown jewel? Will Blaney or Gilliland take home the In-Season Challenge trophy? All eyes are on Indianapolis this Sunday. You know we’ll be watching every single lap!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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