NASCAR prepares for Cup Series race purse at Indianapolis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
NASCAR is set for the 24th race weekend of the 2026 season at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 23. The purse for the Cup Series race is $11,233,037, reflecting an increase from last year's purse of $11,055,250. Bubba Wallace aims to defend his 2025 victory against competition from Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin. Details regarding individual earnings for the top finisher remain undisclosed, as NASCAR does not publish this information. The race is expected to be competitive and entertaining.
- •The purse for the race is $11,233,037.
- •Bubba Wallace seeks to win back-to-back races at Indianapolis.
- •Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin are also strong competitors.
- •Last year's purse was $11,055,250, showing a $180,000 increase.
- •NASCAR does not disclose individual driver earnings from the purse.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR purse for Truck Series race at Lucas Oil in July 2026
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR purse for Cup Series race at Indianapolis in July 2026
"Check out the NASCAR purse money for Sunday afternoon's Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July 2026!
"Check out the NASCAR purse money for Friday night's Truck Series race at Lucas Oil Raceway in July 2026!
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 12:30 PMNASCAR purse for Truck Series race at Lucas Oil in July 2026
Check out the NASCAR purse money for Friday night's Truck Series race at Lucas Oil Raceway in July 2026!
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 11:30 AMNASCAR purse for Cup Series race at Indianapolis in July 2026
Check out the NASCAR purse money for Sunday afternoon's Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July 2026!
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