Carson Hocevar earns pole for Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Carson Hocevar qualified for the pole position at the 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, completing his best lap in 48.232 seconds. He edged out his Spire Motorsports teammate Daniel Suarez by 0.056 seconds. This marks Hocevar's third career pole and his second of the season. Tyler Reddick was the highest-placed Toyota driver, qualifying third, while several other prominent drivers need to improve from their positions, including defending winner Bubba Wallace, who starts 29th.
- •Hocevar's pole lap averaged 186.598 mph.
- •Daniel Suarez qualified second for Spire Motorsports.
- •Tyler Reddick was the top Toyota in third place.
- •Bubba Wallace, last year's winner, starts 29th.
- •Qualifying took place on July 25, 2026.
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- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Cup Brickyard 400 starting lineup: Carson Hocevar earns pole in Spire 1-2
"Carson Hocevar will lead the field to green in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 after turning the fastest lap in qualifying Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Spire Motorsports driver posted a lap of 48.232 seconds (186.598 mph) to edge teammate Daniel Suárez by 0.056 seconds, earning the pole for one of NASCAR’s crown jewel events. Tyler […] The post Who’s on the Pole at Indianapolis? Full Brickyard 400 Starting Lineup appeared first on HEAVY.
"Carson Hocevar and Spire Motorsports teammate Daniel Suarez will lead the field to the green flag for the 2026 edition of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hocevar was 0.056s clear of Suarez, earning his third career pole and his second of the 2026 season. The pole lap was 48.232s, averaging 186.598mph around the historic track. "It's just unbelievable," said Hocevar. "I got ...Keep reading
"Spire Motorsports will have a powerful presence at the front of the field for tomorrow’s Brickyard 400, as all three of the organization’s entries qualified inside the top six at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Carson Hocevar led the way in a dominant qualifying performance, securing third career pole postion with a lap of 48.232 seconds. The…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:51 AMWho’s on the Pole at Indianapolis? Full Brickyard 400 Starting Lineup
Carson Hocevar will lead the field to green in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 after turning the fastest lap in qualifying Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Spire Motorsports driver posted a lap of 48.232 seconds (186.598 mph) to edge teammate Daniel Suárez by 0.056 seconds, earning the pole for one of NASCAR’s crown jewel events. Tyler […] The post Who’s on the Pole at Indianapolis? Full Brickyard 400 Starting Lineup appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 12:55 AMHocevar Leads Spire Motorsports to a Strong Qualifying Run
Spire Motorsports will have a powerful presence at the front of the field for tomorrow’s Brickyard 400, as all three of the organization’s entries qualified inside the top six at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Carson Hocevar led the way in a dominant qualifying performance, securing third career pole postion with a lap of 48.232 seconds. The…
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Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suarez will lead the field to the green flag, and all three Spire Motorsports drivers qualified inside the top six.
- Motorsport.comJul 25, 2026, 6:48 PMNASCAR Cup Brickyard 400 starting lineup: Carson Hocevar earns pole in Spire 1-2
Carson Hocevar and Spire Motorsports teammate Daniel Suarez will lead the field to the green flag for the 2026 edition of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hocevar was 0.056s clear of Suarez, earning his third career pole and his second of the 2026 season. The pole lap was 48.232s, averaging 186.598mph around the historic track. "It's just unbelievable," said Hocevar. "I got ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 6:48 PMNASCAR Cup Brickyard 400 starting lineup: Carson Hocevar earns pole in Spire 1-2
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