The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and XFINITY Series travel to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend. All Sprint Cup and XFINITY Series practices, qualifying sessions and races will be televised on NBC Sports Live Extra as indicated.
NASCAR will debut a new aero race package at Indianapolis with increased downforce that is designed to add drag to the car and create a drafting effect that will increase opportunities for closer racing and lead changes. The new setup includes a 43-inch radiator pan (increased from 38 inches), a two-inch splitter leading edge, a one-inch wicker bill and a nine-inch spoiler (increased from six inches).
Qualifying will consist of two rounds with each driver posting a single timed lap. The qualifying order for the first round will be set by a random draw. NASCAR will release drivers at intervals to prevent a second vehicle from impeding or helping another vehicle.
There will be a 10-minute break between rounds. During this break, teams can make adjustments but will only be allowed to adjust tape and use a cool-down fan during the break.
The top 12 drivers from round one will advance to the second and final round. Positions 1-12 will be determined by the fastest laps in this final session.
The full schedule is listed below.
All times Eastern.
Friday, July 24:
On Track:
9-10:25 a.m.: Sprint Cup Series practice – NBC Sports Live Extra
11:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m.: XFINITY Series practice – NBC Sports Network
1-2:25 p.m.: Sprint Cup Series practice – NBC Sports Network
2:30-3:55 p.m.: XFINITY Series final practice – NBC Sports Network
4-5:55 p.m.: Sprint Cup Series final practice – NBC Sports Network
Press Conferences (Watch live at NASCAR.com)
8:15 a.m.: Jimmie Johnson
10:45 a.m.: Ty Dillon
11:15 a.m.: Joey Logano
2:45 p.m.: Jamie McMurray
Saturday, July 25:
On Track:
11:35 a.m.: XFINITY Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying – NBC Sports Network
1:10 p.m.: Sprint Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying – NBC Sports Network
3:30 p.m.: XFINITY Series Lilly Diabetes 250 (100 laps, 250 miles) – NBC
Press Conferences (Watch live at NASCAR.com)
10 a.m.: Richard Petty Motorsports/Eckrich Announcement
10:30 a.m.: Kyle Busch
2:15 p.m. (approx.): Post-Sprint Cup Series qualifying press conferences
5:15 p.m. (approx.): Post-XFINITY Series race press conferences
Sunday, July 26:
On Track:
3:30 p.m.: Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal Presents the Jeff Kyle 400 at the Brickyard (160 laps, 400 miles) – NBC Sports Network
Press Conferences (Watch live at NASCAR.com)
6:15 p.m. (approx.): Post-Sprint Cup Series race press conferences
