IndyCar increases Nashville Music City Grand Prix to 300 laps
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The 2026 Music City Grand Prix will have an extended race length of 300 laps, up from 225. Scheduled for July 19 at Nashville Superspeedway, Josef Newgarden and Kyle Kirkwood commented on how the additional laps will affect their strategies. Newgarden, sixth in points, sees minimal adjustments in overall race philosophy but notes changes to pit stop strategies. He also expressed hope for teammate David Malukas, who is starting 25th after a practice crash. Kirkwood believes the longer race will lead drivers to prioritize caution and positioning throughout the event.
- •Music City Grand Prix added 75 laps, making it IndyCar's longest Nashville race.
- •Josef Newgarden is currently sixth in points, 134 behind Alex Palou.
- •Kyle Kirkwood qualified second, 56 points behind Palou.
- •David Malukas starts 25th after recovering from a practice crash.
- •Race scheduled for July 19, 2026, at Nashville Superspeedway.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — How IndyCar drivers attack 75 additional laps to Nashville Music City Grand Prix
"Josef Newgarden and Kyle Kirkwood share thoughts on the lap, and mile increase for the Music City Grand Prix.
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