The stage is set for a slice of NASCAR history, as the first-ever In-Season Challenge champion will be crowned at the iconic Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2025.

Last year’s edition saw Kyle Larson steal the spotlight in a heart-pounding thriller. Rolling off from the fifth spot, Larson bided his time and came alive when it mattered most—surging ahead in a chaotic double-overtime finish.

He may have led just eight laps, but his perfectly timed move during the final restart was executed with surgeon-like precision. Tyler Reddick and Ryan Blaney were hot on his heels, while Christopher Bell and Bubba Wallace rounded out the top five.

Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin added another feather to his cap this past Sunday, storming to victory at the 2025 AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400.

The Dover showdown had its fair share of drama, with rain pushing the race into double overtime—but Hamlin kept his foot on the gas and his nose out front, edging teammate Chase Briscoe by just 0.310 seconds. Alex Bowman claimed third, Kyle Larson settled for fourth, and Ty Gibbs locked in fifth.

Hamlin’s latest triumph marked his fourth of the season and the 58th of his Cup Series career, keeping his playoff hopes revving at full throttle.

The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the Brickyard 400, including TV Channel, streaming options, radio station and starting grid.

What time does the NASCAR race start today?Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5-mile road course) in Speedway, IndianaDate: Sunday, July 27, 2025Time: 2:00 p.m. ET or 11:00 a.m. PTLength: 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.

What channel is NASCAR on today?TV Channel: TNT | 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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NASCAR radio station for Brickyard 400

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NASCAR point standings 2025

Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Indiana.

RankDriverPoints1Chase Elliott7022William Byron6863Kyle Larson6644Denny Hamlin6635Tyler Reddick6406Christopher Bell6357Ryan Blaney5768Chase Briscoe5709Alex Bowman54710Chris Buescher528NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2025

(All times Eastern)

DateRaceTrackTimeTV/WinnerJul. 27Brickyard 400Indianapolis Motor Speedway2 p.m.TNT, DIRECTVAug. 3Iowa Corn 350Iowa Speedway3:30 p.m.USA, FuboAug. 10Go Bowling at The GlenWatkins Glen International2 p.m.USA, FuboAug. 16Cook Out 400Richmond Raceway7:30 p.m.USA, FuboAug. 23Coke Zero Sugar 400Daytona International Speedway7:30 p.m.NBC, FuboNASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025

(All times Eastern)

DateRaceTrackTimeTV/WinnerAug. 31Southern 500Darlington Raceway6 p.m.USA, FuboSep. 7Enjoy Illinois 300World Wide Technology Raceway3 p.m.USA, FuboSep. 13Bass Pro Shops Night RaceBristol Motor Speedway7:30 p.m.USA, FuboSep. 21NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New HampshireNew Hampshire Motor Speedway2 p.m.USA, FuboSep. 28Hollywood Casino 400Kansas Speedway3 p.m.USA, FuboOct. 5Bank of America ROVAL 400Road Course3 p.m.USA, FuboOct. 12South Point 400Las Vegas Motor Speedway5:30 p.m.USA, FuboOct. 19NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at TalladegaTalladega Superspeedway2 p.m.NBC, FuboOct. 26NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at MartinsvilleMartinsville Speedway2 p.m.NBC, FuboNov. 2NASCAR Cup Series ChampionshipPhoenix Raceway3 p.m.NBC, Fubo