More Brickyard 400 News
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Steps In With Desperate Plea Amid Richard Childress & NASCAR Growing Rift
During a candid conversation, Dale Earnhardt Jr. laid bare the fiery nature of Richard Childress Racing’s approach when faced with adversity.
Dale Jr. Clears Richard Childress’ NASCAR Star of Blame After Two Straight Controversial Races
Dale Earnhardt Jr. took a calm and thorough approach to address the controversy swirling around Austin Hill’s recent race incidents.
Bubba Wallace’s Stunning Performance Has Fans Bracing for Championship Run
Bubba Wallace’s winning streak, Brickyard triumph, and crew chief change spark playoff momentum and renewed NASCAR championship hopes
Fans Smell ‘Conspiracy’ as NASCAR Drops Suspicious Caution Favoring Chase Elliott
Fans cry foul as a late NASCAR caution at Watkins Glen appears to favor Chase Elliott, sparking conspiracy theories on X.
Kevin Harvick Issues Strict Warning to Kyle Larson After Unwarranted Chase Elliott Slander
Kevin Harvick warns Kyle Larson after his F-bomb rant slandering Chase Elliott in the Iowa race last weekend.
Insider Declares Bubba Wallace’s and 23XI Playoff-Ready After Pulling Off “One of the Best Recoveries”
NASCAR insider offered an insightful breakdown that explained Bubba Wallace's and 23XI team's one of the best recoveries.
William Byron Finds New Footing on Short Tracks, Brushes off Last Year’s Luck
William Byron sheds light on his weakness on short tracks, irrespective of his fuel-saving win in the 2025 Iowa Speedway 350.
Fans Reeling In Disbelief As Bubba Wallace Creates a “Glitch in the Matrix”
In a thrilling NASCAR race, Bubba Wallace delivered a performance that left spectators stunned, sparking discussion across the community.
“Twenty-Six of ’Em:” Bubba Wallace Boasts His Wild Comeback Run at Iowa
Bubba Wallace’s comeback to finish at Iowa was a clinical display of strategy and teamwork and, perhaps most critically, resilience.
“I Like Him Less…:” Ryan Blaney Opens Up About His Friendship With Bubba Wallace
When asked how his friendship with Bubba Wallace had evolved over the years, Ryan Blaney didn’t hesitate to lead with a laugh.
Bubba Wallace Admits Jealousy, Jokes, and Deep Respect Shape His Lifelong Bond With Ryan Blaney
Bubba Wallace recently opened up about the evolution of his friendship with Ryan Blaney, marked by a surprising amount of humor and humility.
Kevin Harvick Uncovers Fatal Flaw in Joe Gibbs’ NASCAR Star’s Title Chase
Kevin Harvick slams Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing's inconsistency, calling it a fatal flaw that could shatter the team's NASCAR title hopes.
About Brickyard 400
History
The Brickyard 400 is a yearly 400-mile NASCAR Cup Series race held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The debut race was held in 1994. The Brickyard 400 was the only race other than the Indianapolis 500 to be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 1916.
The first Brickyard 400 was NASCAR's most-attended occasion. It drew an expected audience of 250,000. Brickyard 400 is also among the highest paying races.
From 1994 to 2017, the occasion used to run on the 1st weekend of August or in the July end. In 2018 and 2019, NASCAR moved the race toward the end of the week after Labor Day.
In 2020, the race happened on Independence Day weekend. From 2021, the race will be run on the Road Course rather than the oval.
Track Origin
The word "Brickyard" is a reference to the moniker truly used for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. At the point when the race-course opened in August 1909, the track surface was made from stone and tar. That surface caused various deadly mishaps.
The track was then repaved with 3.2 million blocks. After some time the blocks were cleared over with asphalt. Now just a one-yard segment of blocks toward the beginning/finish line stays uncovered.
Past Winners
The names of the victors of the Brickyard 400 are recorded on the Trophy. It is housed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Jeff Gordon won the debut Brickyard 400 on August 6, 1994. He is the best driver throughout the entire existence of the race. He holds a record of five triumphs and three pole positions. Gordon additionally holds the most laps finished, most laps led.
Jimmie Johnson has won the Brickyard 400 four times for Hendrick Motorsports. Hendrick Motorsports has been the best team with ten victories and five pole positions.
Name Changes
From 1994-2004, the name of the race was Brickyard 400. From 2005 to 2009, the race was known as the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard under a naming rights agreement with Allstate. From 2012 to 2016, Crown Royal was the title sponsor of the race.
The 2020 race was known as the Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 at the Brickyard.
| Venue | Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
| Location | Speedway, Indiana, United States |
| First race | 1994 |
| Distance | 400 Miles |
| Laps | 160 |
| Previous names | Brickyard 400 (1994–2004, 2010) Allstate 400 at the Brickyard (2005–2009) Brickyard 400 presented by BigMachineRecords.com (2011) Crown Royal presents the Your Hero's Name Here 400 at the Brickyard powered by BigMachineRecords.com (2012–2014) Crown Royal presents the Your Hero's Name Here 400 at the Brickyard (2015–2016) Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400 (2017) Big Machine Vodka 400 (2018–2019) Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 Powered by Big Machine Records (2020) |
| Most wins (driver) | Jeff Gordon – 5 |
| Most wins (team) | Hendrick Motorsports – 10 |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.5mi |
| Turns | 4 |
| Where to watch on tv | NBCSN, Fox Sports, RDS, Sportitalia, Sport TV |
