NASCAR experts predict outcomes for 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400 on July 26. Experts are making their predictions, highlighting key drivers in the race. Christopher Bell is favored by some, despite recent challenges, while Chase Elliott seeks his first crown jewel win. Ryan Blaney is seen as a strong contender to disrupt Toyota's dominance. The in-season challenge final also takes place at the venue, featuring Ryan Blaney against Todd Gilliland, who has had consistent finishes at Indy.
- •Brickyard 400 scheduled for July 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- •Chris Bell, Chase Elliott, and Ryan Blaney are experts' top picks
- •Bubba Wallace is the defending race winner
- •In-season challenge final pits Ryan Blaney against Todd Gilliland
- •Blaney aims to close the gap in championship standings
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard for Brickyard 400
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Indianapolis predictions 2026, expert picks for Brickyard 400 Cup race
"Our NASCAR predictions are in for Sunday's Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Here's who our experts are picking to win the 2026 Brickyard 400 .
"The NASCAR Cup Series continues the 2026 season with the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis. Follow our NASCAR race updates here.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:30 PMNASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard for Brickyard 400
The NASCAR Cup Series continues the 2026 season with the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis. Follow our NASCAR race updates here.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:04 AMNASCAR Indianapolis predictions 2026, expert picks for Brickyard 400 Cup race
Our NASCAR predictions are in for Sunday's Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Here's who our experts are picking to win the 2026 Brickyard 400 .
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