Heim wins Brickyard 400 as TV ratings see significant increase
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway featured an intense race, with Ty Gibbs winning Stage 1 and Ross Chastain winning Stage 2. Ultimately, it was a 23XI Racing driver who secured the victory, marking Heim's first career win. NASCAR's TV ratings reflected this excitement, drawing an average of 2.384 million viewers on TNT, peaking at 3.1 million viewers during a prime time segment. The outcome showcases a strong interest in NASCAR events as viewership levels rise compared to previous years.
- •Heim won his first Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis.
- •Ty Gibbs won Stage 1 and Ross Chastain won Stage 2.
- •NASCAR averaged 2.384 million viewers for the event.
- •Peak viewership reached 3.1 million during a prime segment.
- •NASCAR's popularity shows growth compared to prior seasons.
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- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR TV ratings for O'Reilly race at Indianapolis in July 2026
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR TV ratings for Cup Series race at Indianapolis in July 2026
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"Check out the NASCAR ratings and viewership for the Truck Series race at Lucas Oil Raceway in July 2026!
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 2:35 AMNASCAR TV ratings for Truck Series race at Lucas Oil in July 2026
Check out the NASCAR ratings and viewership for the Truck Series race at Lucas Oil Raceway in July 2026!
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 2:34 AMNASCAR TV ratings for O'Reilly race at Indianapolis in July 2026
Check out the NASCAR ratings and viewership for the O'Reilly Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July 2026!
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 2:32 AMNASCAR TV ratings for Cup Series race at Indianapolis in July 2026
Check out the NASCAR ratings and viewership for the Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July 2026!
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