Carson Kvapil captures first NASCAR O'Reilly win at Indianapolis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Carson Kvapil earned his first win in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026. This marked a historic moment for JR Motorsports as they achieved the first-ever 1-2-3-4 finish in the series, with Kvapil leading teammates Ross Chastain, Justin Allgaier, and Chase Elliott across the line. Kvapil's victory was especially emotional, as both he and team co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed heartfelt sentiments about the journey to this achievement. The race featured multiple lead changes and competitive racing, setting the stage for future events in the season.
- •Kvapil's win is his first in 64 career starts
- •JRM achieves first-ever 1-2-3-4 finish in NASCAR O'Reilly history
- •Dale Earnhardt Jr. emotional post-race interview
- •Race included significant lead changes and strategic pit stops
- •William Sawalich finished fifth, leading the rest of the field
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Carson Kvapil earns emotional first NASCAR O'Reilly win in historic day for JRM
- 10:38 PMMotorsport.com — Carson Kvapil earns emotional first NASCAR O'Reilly win in historic day for JRM
"At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Carson Kvapil finally broke through and earned his first-ever NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win. It was an emotional win for both driver and team co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr., who was very candid in his post-race interview. "Oh man, this has been a long time coming," said Earnhardt, trying to hold back tears. "He's like a son almost. You know, you work with ...Keep reading
"In his 64th career start, Kvapil passed Chastain and held off Allgaier to win for the first time in his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series career, leading a JR Motorsports 1-2-3-4 at Indianapolis
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:38 PMCarson Kvapil earns emotional first NASCAR O'Reilly win in historic day for JRM
In his 64th career start, Kvapil passed Chastain and held off Allgaier to win for the first time in his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series career, leading a JR Motorsports 1-2-3-4 at Indianapolis
- Motorsport.comJul 25, 2026, 10:38 PMCarson Kvapil earns emotional first NASCAR O'Reilly win in historic day for JRM
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Carson Kvapil finally broke through and earned his first-ever NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win. It was an emotional win for both driver and team co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr., who was very candid in his post-race interview. "Oh man, this has been a long time coming," said Earnhardt, trying to hold back tears. "He's like a son almost. You know, you work with ...Keep reading
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