SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Ryan Blaney was so close to winning Sunday’s Brickyard 400 — twice — he could almost feel the cold metal of one of the NASCAR Cup Series’ most desirable trophies. (more…)
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NASCAR Cup & Xfinity Series Return To Indianapolis Motor Speedway Oval On NBC & USA Network
STAMFORD, Conn. – July 18, 2024 – NBC Sports’ big motorsports weekend features the return of the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series to the oval at iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in Indianapolis, Ind., on NBC and USA Network, and a Peacock exclusive INDYCAR race from the Streets of Toronto on NBC and Peacock, as well as the Pro Motocross Championship from Washougal, Wash., on NBC and Peacock.
NASCAR Cup Series Returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Oval)
The jewel has returned to the crown.
Long considered one of the ‘Crown Jewel’ events of the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, and after a three year hiatus on the road course, the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway rectangular-shaped oval for the famed Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG on Sunday, July 21 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC, IMS Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Oval)
After tackling the tricky triangle of Pocono Raceway last weekend, the NASCAR Xfinity Series speeds to the ‘Racing Capital of the World’ at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Pennzoil 250 Presented by Advance Auto Parts on Saturday, July 20, at 3:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, the NBC Sports App, IMS Radio, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
NASCAR Playoff Standings Take Intriguing Twist Heading Into Indianapolis
With this week’s Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Sunday, 2:20 p.m. ET on NBC, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) marking the last race before a two-week sporting layoff during the Summer Olympics, most of the NASCAR Cup Series competitors can now fully concede, it is officially “go time” to secure one of the 16 Playoff positions. (more…)
How Did Northeast Drivers And Those With Connections To The Six New England States Fared At Charlotte And Indy
Christopher Bell made it to Victory Lane in the Cup race with Joey Logano of Middletown, CT coming in 14th and Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT took 26th with Boston’s Kaz Grala ending up 34th while Corey LaJoie ended his day in 35th.
Corey LaJoie is the son of Randy LaJoie who called Norwalk, CT home before he moved to Charlotte, NC to be closer to the NASCAR action in which he won a pair of Xfinity Championships.
Chase Elliott came home the victor in the Xfinity Series race with Kyle Weatherman ended up 10th and Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT got 16th, Patrick Emerling of Long Island, NY came in 30th, Blain Perkins was 35th and Parker Kligerman of Stamford, CT ended up 37th. Weatherman and Perkins both drive team cars for Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our that get their US Mail in Harwich, MA.
Tanner Gray won the Menards ARCA Series while Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, NY came in 16th.
Joseph Newgarden won the Indy 500 and Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT. Ferrucci was also in the hunt for the entire 500 miles
108th Running Of Indianapolis 500 Presented This Sunday, May 26, On NBC, PEACOCK And UNIVERSO
STAMFORD, Conn. – May 22, 2024 – The 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge from historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) takes place this Sunday, May 26, with coverage starting at 11 a.m. ET on NBC and Peacock (subject to local blackout restrictions).
SiriusXM Announces Coverage for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500
NEW YORK – May 21, 2024 – SiriusXM announced today extensive programming plans for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
Mike Tirico And Danica Patrick Return To Host NBC Sports’ Coverage Of 108th Indianapolis 500 Presented By Gainbridge
STAMFORD, Conn. – May 16, 2024 – With less than two weeks to go, NBC Sports has announced its team of race and studio commentators for its comprehensive coverage of the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, May 26, on NBC and Peacock.
Jimmie Johnson Joins NBC Sports Motorsports Coverage For Four Races In 2024
STAMFORD, Conn. – May 14, 2024 – Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and former INDYCAR driver Jimmie Johnson is joining NBC Sports’ motorsports coverage for four races in 2024. Johnson will contribute to pre-race and race coverage of NBC Sports’ presentation of the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 from iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) on May 26 on NBC and Peacock, bolstering NBC Sports’ robust presentation of the historic event. Previously, Johnson contributed to NBC Sports’ studio coverage for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing in 2021.