The Brickyard 400 race weekend for the NASCAR Cup Series continues with qualifying on July 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Track position is important at the 2.5-mile track, which adds importance to running well in qualifying.
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Bubba Wallace is the defending race winner.
It’s a big weekend for Erik Jones and Austin Cindric along the Chase cutline. Cindric is 16th, 33 points ahead of Jones in 17th.
Qualifying is set to begin at 12:30 p.m. CT at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Follow the action with our live updates.
NASCAR Indianapolis Brickyard 400 qualifying live updates
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NASCAR Indianapolis entry list for the Brickyard 400
Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford
Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford
Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Brad Keselowski, No. 6 RFK Racing Ford
Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford
AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
Chris Buescher, No. 17 RFK Racing Ford
Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota
Zane Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford
Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet
John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet
Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet
Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford
Casey Mears, No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet
Corey Heim, No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota
Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Daniel Dye, No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet
Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Xfinity Toyota, spends time with his son, Becks Hayden Wallace on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Xfinity Toyota, spends time with his son, Becks Hayden Wallace on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Michael Jordan speaks to his Team 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace after teammate Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500.
(James Gilbert, Getty Images)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Xfinity Toyota, spends time with son, Becks Hayden Wallace prior to Duel 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
July 27: Bubba Wallace and his wife Amanda celebrate with the trophy on the yard of brick at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after winning the Brickyard 400.
(Grace Hollars, USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) reacts Sunday, July 27, 2025, after winning the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Christine Tannous/IndyStar)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) kisses the bricks with his wife, Amanda Carter, and son, Becks Hayden Wallace, Sunday, July 27, 2025, during the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) celebrates with a burnout on the front stretch after winning Sunday, July 27, 2025, during the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
May 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) is introduced before the start of the Wurth 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
(Jerome Miron, Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Bubba Wallace shakes Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello’s hand before a NCAA baseball game between Tennessee and Xavier at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
(Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 02: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Mobil 1 Toyota, laughs at the Drivers Meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 02, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Feb 13, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) reacts after winning Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-Imagn Images)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 13: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 McDonald’s Toyota celebrates with wife, Amanda Wallace and son, Becks Hayden Wallace in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Duel 1at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 10: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Columbia Sportswear Company Toyota, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 10, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Jun 23, 2024; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) is introduced before the start of the USA TODAY 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
(USA TODAY)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Apr 21, 2024; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) highs fives fans before the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Bubba Wallace signs autographs for fans before the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 10, 2024, in Avondale.
(Joe Rondone/The Republic)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Bubba Wallace shares a laugh before going on track for Daytona 500 practice at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
(Nigel Cook/News-Journal)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Bubba Wallace throws the first pitch before a NCAA baseball game between Tennessee and Xavier at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
(Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Feb 3, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) during practice at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
(Gary A. Vasquez, Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Bubba Wallace and his wife Amanda Wallace poses on the red carpet for the 2023 NASCAR Awards Banquet at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
(Stephanie Amador / The Tennessean)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23), in a Star Wars rebel alliance X-wing fighter pilot-inspired race suit, motions to the crowd to get louder during the driver introductions for the Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale on Nov. 5, 2023.
(Alex Gould/Special for The Republic)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Oct 1, 2023; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) suits up before the 2023 YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
(Vasha Hunt, Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
The pit crew jumps into action as Bubba Wallace brings the no. 23 Toyota in for service, Saturday night Augusty 26, 2023 during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway.
(David TuckerNews-Journal)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) makes a pit stop Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, during the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) is introduced before the Ally 400 race at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 25, 2023.before the Ally 400 race at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 25, 2023.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
So, Bubba Wallace spun during the second round of qualifying on Saturday. We’re betting he’s still going to be fast on Sunday night.
(Christopher Hanewinckel, Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODA)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Apr 29, 2023; Dover, Delaware, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace stands behind the pit road wall during practice and qualifying for the Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway.
(Matthew OHaren, USA TODAY Sports)
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Denny Hamlin, NASCAR driver for Joe Gibbs Racing in top 10 for all-time wins
Bubba Wallace, left, with driver and team owner Denny Hamlin at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28, 2022.
(Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Bubba Wallace speaks to reporters Wednesday during NASCAR media day at Daytona International Speedway.
(Mike Dinovo, USA TODAY Sports)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Bubba Wallace gives high fives after getting knocked out of the top ten during Daytona 500 qualifying at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023
(Nigel Cook/News-Journal)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Bubba Wallace celebrates after winning the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas.
(Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) stands by his pit box Saturday, July 30, 2022, during practice for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Bubba Wallace (18) talks to his crew Friday, July 29, 2022, during qualifying for the Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
NASCAR Cup Series drivers Kyle Busch (18) and Bubba Wallace (23) chat while in a lightning delay during the Ally 400 at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 26, 2022.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (43) waves to fans after competing in the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on June 22, 2020
(John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Bubba Wallace celebrates with with his team after winning the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Oct. 4, 2021.
(Adam Hagy, USA TODAY Sports)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Oct. 4: Bubba Wallace celebrates after he was announced the winner of the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
(Adam Hagy, USA TODAY Sports)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
The pagoda is reflected in the glasses of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (43) as he listens to the Natoinal Anthem before the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 5, 2020.
(Jenna Watson/IndyStar)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace is cooled off by medical staff after the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Feb 14, 2021; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) gets ready for the restart of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
(Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Bubba Wallace signs autographs on the way to the media center at Watkins Glen International on Aug. 4, 2019.
(Timothy T. Ludwig, USA TODAY Sports)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Bubba Wallace wears a shirt in support of George Floyd and Black Lives Matter before Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
(Brynn Anderson, Pool Photo via USA TODAY Network)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Sep 28, 2019; Concord, NC, USA; Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (43) during practice for the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-407969 ORIG FILE ID: 20190928_jla_db2_099.jpg
(Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR driver for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin at 23XI Racing
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (43) talks with the media after the running of the 2019 Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019.
(Bob Goshert/for IndyStar)
What channel is qualifying on today for the NASCAR Cup race at Indianapolis
Qualifying time: 1:30 p.m. Eastern/12:30 p.m. Central on July 25
TV: truTV | Radio: SiriusXM and IMS Radio
Streaming: HBO MAX; NASCAR.com and SiriusXM for audio (subscription required)
Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5-mile rectangular oval) in Speedway, Indiana
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