Carson Kvapil takes first NASCAR O'Reilly Series win at IMS
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Carson Kvapil secured his first career NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday during the Pennzoil 250. He took the lead from Ross Chastain with 22 laps remaining and held off Justin Allgaier, who moved into second place with seven laps to go. Kvapil's win marked a historic moment as JR Motorsports achieved a sweep of the top four finishing positions for the first time in the series' history. Owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. became emotional celebrating Kvapil's achievement.
- •Kvapil led Allgaier, Chastain, and Chase Elliott to the finish.
- •This was the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- •Earnhardt Jr. expressed deep emotion regarding Kvapil's win.
- •Kvapil expressed gratitude for the hard work leading to his victory.
- •The race occurred on July 25, 2026.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dale Earnhardt Jr. battles tears as Carson Kvapil wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at IMS
"Carson Kvapil held off Justin Allgaier to earn his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win in the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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