by Visit Indy

When the stars of the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Brickyard Weekend, fans can enjoy three days of on-track action on the famed 2.5-mile oval.

July 27 is an iconic date in Brickyard history. On that date in 2014, Jeff Gordon earned his record-setting fifth Brickyard 400 victory.

“Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Brickyard on the oval this year was much anticipated by fans and drivers alike, and the overtime win by Kyle Larson did not disappoint,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “Tradition and history are a huge part of Brickyard Weekend, and a very noteworthy win by Jeff Gordon occurred on this date. Only time will tell who will add their names to the history books in 2025.”

Kyle Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 presented by PPG in 2024 in an overtime finish, while Riley Herbst prevailed in the final two laps to take the checkered flag in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 at the Brickyard.

Sesame Street's Cookie Monster is this year's Grand Marshal for the Brickyard. He will give the traditional command for drivers to report to their cars during pre-race.

This summer, “Sesame Street” has been taking a Road Trip Across America to share a message that’s been true since the beloved children’s show debuted in 1969: No matter who you are or where you live, “Sesame Street” is for you.

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Schedule:

July 24
5-7 pm - Hauler Parade
6 pm - Engine Heat
6:30 pm - USAC Sprint Car Hot Laps
7:45 pm - USAC Sprint Week Opening Ceremonies
8 pm - USAC Sprint Car Heat Races
9 pm - USAC Sprint Car C Main
9:30 pm - USAC Sprint Car Semi-Feature
10 pm - USAC Sprint Car Feature

July 25
10 am-2 pm - Gates Open
12:05-12:55 pm - Pennzoil 250 (Xfinity) Practice
1:05-1:55 pm - Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG (Cup Series) Practice

July 26
11 am-7 pm - Gates Open
1-1:55 pm - Pennzoil 250 (Xfinity) Qualifications
2:35-3:30 pm - Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG (Cup Series) Qualifying
3:40-3:50 pm - NASCAR Xfinity Series Drivers Brick Walk
4:30 pm - Pennzoil 250

July 27
10 am-5:30 pm - Gates Open
11:30 am-12:30 pm - Pre-Race Track Walk
1-1:10 pm - Drivers Brick Walk
1:05 pm - Driver Introductions
2 pm - Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG

Buy tickets here. And enter to win five tickets to July 27, 2025! Tickets must be picked up at our Evansville studio office before 5 PM on Friday.

CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER Denise Morris!

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