Revving Up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Start your engines and get ready for an adrenaline-pumping weekend as the NASCAR Xfinity Series roars into the Racing Capital of the World! This Saturday, the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway will host the eagerly awaited Pennzoil 250 race. Fans can watch the excitement live at 3 PM on The Arkansas CW.

Known affectionately as "The Brickyard," the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a crown jewel in the world of motorsports. Opened in 1909, IMS is steeped in history and tradition, making it one of the most iconic racing venues on the planet. The track's unique 2.5-mile rectangular oval layout, featuring four distinct turns and long straightaways, presents a thrilling challenge for drivers and teams alike. It’s a place where precision, strategy, and bravery are tested to their limits.

Fun and Interesting Facts About IMS

• The Largest Sports Venue in the World: With a seating capacity of over 250,000, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the largest sports venue on the planet. On race day, the atmosphere is electric, with fans from all over the world coming together to celebrate their love of racing.

• Home of the Indy 500: While the NASCAR Xfinity Series is a highlight, IMS is perhaps best known as the home of the Indianapolis 500, one of the most prestigious races in motorsports.

• A Century of Racing: IMS has been hosting races for over 100 years, making it one of the oldest continuously operating racetracks in the world.

• The Yard of Bricks: The tradition of kissing the bricks began in 1996 when NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett and his crew chief, Todd Parrott, knelt to kiss the start-finish line after their Brickyard 400 victory. The gesture has since become a beloved tradition for winners at IMS.

This Saturday, the NASCAR Xfinity Series promises to deliver edge-of-your-seat excitement as drivers take on the legendary Brickyard. Whether you’re a die-hard racing fan or new to the sport, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Tune in at 3 PM on The Arkansas CW to witness the speed, strategy, and spectacle of one of the summer’s most thrilling races.

Where You Can Watch The Race in NW Arkansas & The River Valley

Antenna: 29.2 or 40.2

Cox Cable: 4 or 2004

   AT&T U-verse: 30 or 1030

    DirecTV: 41

    DISH: 21

Where You Can Watch Qualifying 

Qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 will take place Saturday, July 26th, at noon. Available for FREE to watch through the CW Streaming app.

Entry	Vehicle #	Driver	Organization
1	00	Sheldon Creed	Hass Factory Team
2	1	Carson Kvapil	JR Motorsports
3	2	Jesse Love	Richard Childress Racing
4	4	Parker Retzlaff	Alpha Prime Racing
5	7	Justin Allgaier	JR Motorsports
6	07	Logan Bearden	SS-Green Light Racing
7	8	Sammy Smith	JR Motorsports
8	10	Daniel Dye	Kaulig Racing
9	11	Josh Williams	Kaulig Racing
10	14	Garrett Smithley	SS-Green Light Racing
11	16	Christian Eckes	Kaulig Racing
12	17	Kyle Larson	Hendrick Motorsports
13	18	William Sawalich	Joe Gibbs Racing
14	19	Aric Almirola	Joe Gibbs Racing
15	20	Brandon Jones	Joe Gibbs Racing
16	21	Austin Hill	Richard Childress Racing
17	25	Harrison Burton	AM Racing
18	26	Dean Thompson	Sam Hunt Racing
19	27	Jeb Burton	Jordan Anderson Racing
20	28	Kyle Sieg	RSS Racing
21	31	Blaine Perkins	Jordan Anderson Racing
22	32	Katherine Legge (i)	Jordan Anderson Racing
23	35	David Starr	Joey Gase Motorsports
24	39	Ryan Sieg	RSS Racing
25	41	Sam Mayer	Haas Factory Team
26	42	Anthony Alfredo	Young's Motorsports
27	44	Brennan Poole	Alpha Prime Racing
28	45	Mason Massey	Alpha Prime Racing
29	48	Nicholas Sanchez	Big Machine Racing
30	51	Jeremy Clements	Jeremy Clements Racing
31	53	Joey Gase	Joey Gase Motorsports
32	54	Taylor Gray	Joe Gibbs Racing
33	70	Leland Honeyman	Cope Family Racing
34	71	Ryan Ellis	DGM Racing
35	74	Dawson Cram	Mike Harmon Racing
36	88	Connor Zilisch	JR Motorsports
37	91	Josh Bilicki	DGM Racing
38	99	Matt DiBenedetto	Viking Motorsports

For more behind-the-scenes interviews and race information, go to NASCAR Xfinity website