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Carson Hocevar takes pole position for Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:31 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Carson Hocevar takes pole position for Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis

Summary

Carson Hocevar is set to start from pole position for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend. Hocevar, driving for Spire Motorsports, expressed excitement about his strong qualifying position, noting that previous pole-sitters have historically performed well in the race. This marks Hocevar's third appearance in the Brickyard 400, having previously finished 12th in 2024 and 10th in 2025. He indicated that he has creative ideas for a potential victory celebration but is wary of the race traditions. The Brickyard 400 is a prestigious event on the NASCAR schedule, and Hocevar aims to capitalize on his starting advantage during the 160-lap race.

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By the Numbers

•Hocevar secures pole position for Brickyard 400.
•Previous pole-sitters have won the race five times.
•Hocevar has finished 10th and 12th in prior Brickyard starts.
•He plans creative victory celebration ideas.
•The race consists of 160 laps.

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2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Carson Hocevar's celebration if he wins the Brickyard 400? "Roger Penske would kill me..."

What they're saying

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Hocevar will start from pole position for this weekend's Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the exciting driver hinted at another wild celebration if he managed to win the race
— Yahoo Sports

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