Christopher Bell leads practice ahead of NASCAR Brickyard 400
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
During Friday’s NASCAR Cup Series practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Christopher Bell topped the speed chart with a lap of 183.512 mph. Kyle Larson demonstrated strong long-run performance, posting the best five-lap and ten-lap averages. Joe Gibbs Racing showed strength with multiple cars in contention, including Ty Gibbs and Denny Hamlin. AJ Allmendinger emerged as a potential surprise with a competitive early pace. The session underscored the importance of avoiding mistakes at the 2.5-mile oval, as Bubba Wallace made contact with the wall but continued. Qualifying will provide a clearer picture of the front runners ahead of Sunday’s race.
- •Christopher Bell posted the fastest lap at 183.512 mph.
- •Kyle Larson excelled with the fastest long-run averages.
- •Joe Gibbs Racing had multiple cars in the top five.
- •AJ Allmendinger showed potential for a surprise performance.
- •Bubba Wallace hit the wall but continued without major damage.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — 5 Things NASCAR Cup Series Practice Taught Us Ahead of the Brickyard 400
- 6:35 PMRacer — Bell tops Cup Series practice at Indy
"Christopher Bell led the speed chart while Kyle Larson impressed on long runs. Here are the five biggest takeaways from Friday's NASCAR Cup Series practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the Brickyard 400.
"Christopher Bell was fastest in the extended Friday practice session for NASCAR Cup Series teams ahead of the Brickyard 400. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver topped the board with a fast lap of 183.512 mph
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 6:38 PM5 Things NASCAR Cup Series Practice Taught Us Ahead of the Brickyard 400
Christopher Bell led the speed chart while Kyle Larson impressed on long runs. Here are the five biggest takeaways from Friday's NASCAR Cup Series practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the Brickyard 400.
- RacerJul 24, 2026, 6:35 PMBell tops Cup Series practice at Indy
Christopher Bell was fastest in the extended Friday practice session for NASCAR Cup Series teams ahead of the Brickyard 400. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver topped the board with a fast lap of 183.512 mph
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