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What channel is the NASCAR Indianapolis race on today? Time, TV schedule for Brickyard 400

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July 21, 2024

What channel is the NASCAR Indianapolis race on today? Time, TV schedule for Brickyard 400

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway proper for the first time since 2020 for the Brickyard 400 on Sunday.

A crown jewel on the schedule since 1994, the Brickyard 400 left the schedule after the 2020 race and moved to the IMS road course. In hindsight, not running the most famous oval track in the world when it was possible to do so was not the correct decision. Now, the Cup Series returns to the IMS oval.

Last week, Ryan Blaney outlasted Denny Hamlin and Alex Bowman to win at Pocono.

Among the entered cars for Sunday’s race, only Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski and Jimmie Johnson have won on the IMS oval.

Here’s how you can watch Sunday’s race:

NASCAR Indianapolis TV schedule, start time for Brickyard 400

Green Flag Time: Approx. 1:30 p.m. CT on Sunday, July 21

Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5-mile rectangular oval) in Speedway, Indiana

Length: 160 laps, 400 miles

Stages: 50 laps, 50 laps, 60 laps

TV coverage: NBC

Radio: IMS Radio Network (102.5 FM in Nashville)

Streaming: FUBO (free trial available); NBC Sports app (subscription required); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)

The Brickyard 400 will be broadcast nationally on NBC. Streaming options for the race include the NBC Sports app and FUBO, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

NASCAR Cup Series 2024 schedule

All times Central.

Feb. 3: Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum, LA Coliseum (Winner: Denny Hamlin) Non-points
Feb. 15: Bluegreen Vacations Duels at Daytona, Daytona International Speedway (Winners: Tyler Reddick and Christopher Bell) Non-points
Feb. 19: Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway (Winner: William Byron)
Feb. 25: Ambetter Health 400, Atlanta Motor Speedway (Winner: Daniel Suarez)
March 3: Pennzoil 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Winner: Kyle Larson)
March 10: Shriners Children’s 500, Phoenix Raceway (Winner: Christopher Bell)
March 17: Food City 500, Bristol Motor Speedway (Winner: Denny Hamlin)
March 24: EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas (Winner: William Byron)
March 31: Toyota Owners 400, Richmond Raceway (Winner: Denny Hamlin)
April 7: Cook Out 400, Martinsville Speedway (Winner: William Byron)
April 14: AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400, Texas Motor Speedway (Winner: Chase Elliott)
April 21: Geico 500, Talladega Superspeedway (Winner: Tyler Reddick)
April 28: Wurth 400, Dover Motor Speedway (Winner: Denny Hamlin)
May 5: AdventHealth 400, Kansas Speedway (Winner: Kyle Larson)
May 12: Goodyear 400, Darlington Raceway (Winner: Brad Keselowski)
May 19: NASCAR All-Star Open, North Wilkesboro Speedway (Winner: Ty Gibbs) Non-points
May 19: NASCAR All-Star Race, North Wilkesboro Speedway (Winner: Joey Logano) Non-points
May 26: Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway (Winner: Christopher Bell)
June 2: Enjoy Illinois 300, World Wide Technology Raceway (Winner: Austin Cindric)
June 9: Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma Raceway (Winner: Kyle Larson)
June 16: Iowa Corn 350, Iowa Speedway (Winner: Ryan Blaney)
June 23: USA TODAY 301, New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Winner: Christopher Bell)
June 30: Ally 400, Nashville Superspeedway (Winner: Joey Logano)
July 7: Grant Park 165, Chicago street course (Winner: Alex Bowman)
July 14: The Great American Getaway 400, Pocono Raceway (Winner: Ryan Blaney)
July 21: Brickyard 400, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (1:30 p.m., NBC)
Aug. 11: Cook Out 400, Richmond Raceway (5 p.m., USA Network)
Aug. 18: FireKeepers Casino 400, Michigan International Speedway (1:30 p.m., USA Network)
Aug. 24: Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona International Speedway (6:30 p.m., NBC)
Sept. 1: Cook Out Southern 500, Darlington Raceway (5 p.m., USA Network)Regular season finale
Sept. 8: Quaker State 400, Atlanta Motor Speedway (2 p.m., USA Network) Round of 16
Sept. 15: Go Bowling at The Glen, Watkins Glen International (2 p.m., USA Network) Round of 16
Sept. 21: Bass Pro Shops Night Race, Bristol Motor Speedway (6:30 p.m., USA Network) Round of 16
Sept. 29: Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas Speedway (2 p.m., USA Network) Round of 12
Oct. 6: YellaWood 500, Talladega Superspeedway (1 p.m., NBC) Round of 12
Oct. 13: Bank of America Roval 400, Charlotte Motor Speedway road course (1 p.m., NBC) Round of 12
Oct. 20: South Point 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1:30 p.m., NBC) Round of 8
Oct. 27: Untitled race at Homestead-Miami Speedway (1:30 p.m., NBC) Round of 8
Nov. 3: Xfinity 500, Martinsville Speedway (1 p.m., NBC) Round of 8
Nov. 10: NASCAR Cup Series Championship race, Phoenix Raceway (2 p.m., NBC)

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Milder Saturday, cooler Sunday, then quiet before midweek rain | May 9, 2026

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May 9, 2026

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TODAY

Early clouds give way to gradual clearing, and the afternoon turns much nicer than the damp start might suggest. Highs reach the mid 70s, with a west-southwest breeze around 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. Once we get past the morning gray, this looks like a very usable day for outdoor plans, just a bit breezy at times.

TONIGHT

Clouds increase again overnight, and scattered showers with a few thunderstorms may arrive late, mainly after 3 a.m. Lows settle in the mid 50s, with a light breeze becoming northerly late. Most of the evening stays quiet, but by early Sunday morning a few neighborhoods could hear some rain on the roof.

MOTHER’S DAY

Cooler than Saturday, with a mix of clouds and some breaks of sun along with the chance for an isolated shower. Highs top out in the mid 60s, and a north breeze around 5 to 10 mph adds a slightly cooler feel. It is not a washout, but it is also not as nice as Saturday afternoon, especially south of Indianapolis where a stray shower may hang on longer.

TOMORROW NIGHT

Partly cloudy and cooler, with lows in the mid 40s and a north northeast breeze around 5 to 10 mph. The air dries out nicely, and this looks like a quiet, comfortable night across central Indiana.

MONDAY

Bright and seasonably cool with sunshine taking over. Highs reach the mid 60s, with a light north wind around 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. This looks like one of the cleaner forecast days of the stretch, great for errands, practices, or getting outside without weather trouble.

MONDAY NIGHT

Mostly clear and chilly again, with lows in the low to mid 40s and light wind fading late. Quiet weather continues, and there are no meaningful travel concerns overnight.

TUESDAY

Another decent start, then clouds begin to increase later with a chance for showers and thunderstorms after mid afternoon. Highs reach the mid 60s, with a light south southwest breeze around 5 to 10 mph. Most of the day still looks usable, but the late afternoon and evening carry the next better rain signal.

TUESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms become more likely for part of the night before activity starts to ease later on. Lows hold in the low to mid 50s, with a south-southwest wind around 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. It does not look like a high-end severe setup right now, but it is enough of a signal to keep an eye on late evening plans.

WEDNESDAY

A leftover shower is possible early, then the trend turns drier with more sun returning through the day. Highs recover into the upper 60s, and a northwest breeze around 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph will make it feel a little brisker at times. The day improves as it goes, and by afternoon it should look much better than the early morning may suggest.

7 DAY FORECAST

After a milder Saturday and a small late Saturday night into Sunday shower window, the broader pattern settles down for Sunday night and Monday with quieter, cooler weather in place. The next more meaningful chance for rain arrives Tuesday into Tuesday night as another system approaches, then drier conditions return Wednesday as that system pulls away. Temperatures run in the 70s Saturday, slip back into the 60s Sunday through Tuesday, then edge a little milder again by midweek. Confidence is best in the quiet Sunday night through Monday stretch, while the exact timing of Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night rain could still wobble a bit.

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Watch Andrea Hunley discuss run for Indy mayor, data centers and more

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May 8, 2026

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Watch Andrea Hunley discuss run for Indy mayor, data centers and more

Editor’s note: This interview is part of our ‘Meet the Candidates’ show. Watch past episodes here.

After working in education for about 15 years, Andrea Hunley won her first bid for political office four years ago in an Indiana Senate district covering the core of Indianapolis.

On May 8, Hunley, 42, officially launched her campaign for an office that she says feels closer to home: Indianapolis mayor.

About a year ahead of the May 2027 mayoral primary, Hunley sat down with IndyStar on May 5 to discuss what she hopes to accomplish as mayor, why her candidacy differs from her challengers, and how she thinks about hot-button issues like education, public safety and data centers.

At this point, Hunley will face longtime Indianapolis City-County Councilor Vop Osili and Department of Public Works administrator David Bride. Both candidates will also be invited for sit-down interviews with IndyStar in the coming weeks.

Email Indianapolis City Hall Reporter Jordan Smith at JTSmith@indystar.com. Follow him on X @jordantsmith09 and Bluesky @jordanaccidentally.bsky.social.

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Meet all 12 Indianapolis Colts undrafted free agents

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May 8, 2026

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Meet all 12 Indianapolis Colts undrafted free agents

The Indianapolis Colts announced the addition of 12 undrafted free agents for the rookie minicamp beginning Friday:

>> Cam Ball, DT, Arkansas: Appeared in 50 games with 31 starts, making 138 tackles, 12.5 for loss with 3 sacks at 6-4, 310 pounds. Ball was a team captain last season, named to the 2025 AFCA Good Works Team and on the 2024 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll.

>> Austin Brown, S, Wisconsin: Received a $272,000 guarantee, a source told IndyStar. The 6-0, 199-pounder played in 50 games with 24 starts), totaling 142 tackles with eight passes defensed. Brown was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten choice (2023-25) and named CSC Academic All-District in 2025.

>> Tahj Chambers, LB, Mississippi: Played in 15 games in one season at Mississippi with 45 tackles and three passes defensed. The 6-2, 231-pounder also played in 43 games at Missouri State with 196 tackles, 17 for loss, 3.0 sacks and eight passes defensed. Chambers made the MVFC honor roll in 2022 and 2024 and was selected to the Missouri State AD’s Honor Roll in Fall 2022 and Fall 2024.

>> Sahmir Hagans, WR, Duke: The 5-11, 188-pounded played in 57 games at Duke with 152 catches for 1,586 yards and 14 touchdowns. Hagans also returned 24 kicks for a 31.5-yard average and two touchdowns and five punts for a 30.6-yard average with a score. He was a second team All-ACC selection as a return specialist in 2025 and named to the 2022 ACC All-Academic Team.

>> E.J. Horton, WR, Purdue: Played in 41 games between Purdue, Florida Atlantic, West Virginia and Marshall in a college career that began in 2020. He made 53 catches for 735 yards and four touchdowns.

>>Mitchell Melton, DE, Virginia: Played at Virginia and Ohio State as a 6-3, 253-pound defensive end with 60 tackles, 16.5 for loss, 8 sacks, 4 passes defensed and 3 forced fumbles. Last season he started 14 games at Virginia and was honor mention All-ACC.

>>Lincoln Pare, RB, Texas State: At 5-8, 190 pounds, Pare played in 38 games with 2,454 yards and 25 touchdowns on 477 carries, plus 78 receptions for 644 yards and 3 scores. Prior to earning second team All-Sun Belt last season, Pare played at Arkansas State. His last name is pronounced Pair-ee.

>>Nolan Rucci, OL, Penn State: At 6-8, 314 pounds, Rucci was a tackle at Penn State and Wisconsin, making 18 starts. He was honor mention All-Big Ten.

>> Raylen Sharpe, WR, Arkansas: At 5-9, 173 pounds, Sharpe was a receiver and ball carrier at Arkansas, Fresno State, Missouri State and Houston with 181 catches for 2,413 yards and 14 touchdowns, plus 12 carries for 122 yards and he threw a touchdown pass. He was honor mention All-Mountain West in 2024 and first team All-MVFC in 2023 while also running track in 2021 at Houston.

>>Geno VanDeMark, C, Alabama: Earned starts at right guard, left guard and center at 6-4, 314 pounds. Also played 18 games, with eight starts at Michigan State.

>>Jordon Vaughn, RB, Abilene Christian: He’s 6-3, 228 pounds and rushed for 1,018 yards and 11 touchdowns on 179 caries in 30 games. Also played at Wyoming for two seasons.

>>West Weeks, LB, LSU: The 6-2, 230-pound linebacker appeared in 54 games between LSU and Virginia with 164 tackles, 12.5 for loss and 5 sacks.

Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown cover the Colts all season. Get more coverage on IndyStarTV and with the Colts Insider newsletter.

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