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Hamlin seeks Brickyard win to complete Grand SlamMotorsports

Hamlin seeks Brickyard win to complete Grand Slam

Denny Hamlin is chasing the NASCAR Grand Slam by winning the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, a feat accomplished by only four drivers, with his best IMS results being third place on multiple occasions and his 23XI team victory at Indianapolis complicating his personal pursuit. While leading the Cup Series standings and enjoying a strong season, Hamlin has yet to win at IMS, making the Brickyard 400 the last major hurdle in his Hall of Fame–caliber career.

👤Bubba Wallace🏢Denny Hamlin
Jul 27, 2026
Brickyard 400 Prize, In-Season FinaleMotorsports

Brickyard 400 Prize, In-Season Finale

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is hosting a multi-series race weekend, with NASCAR Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at IMS and the Craftsman Truck Series at nearby IRP, with qualifying orders and schedule details published. The Indy 500 delivered the closest finish in its 110-year history with Felix Rosenqvist narrowly beating David Malukas, while Ford sealed an all-Ford final in the NASCAR In-Season Challenge.

🏢Denny Hamlin👤Todd Gilliland
Jul 27, 2026
Kvapil Wins First O'Reilly Indy, JR Sweeps Top FourMotorsports

Kvapil Wins First O'Reilly Indy, JR Sweeps Top Four

Carson Kvapil won his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the Pennzoil 250, capping a 64th start after four runner-up finishes. The JR Motorsports 1-2-3-4 sweep drew an emotional celebration from Dale Earnhardt Jr., with Kvapil and his team signaling potential momentum for the rest of the season.

👤Carson Kvapil👤Chase Elliott
Jul 27, 2026
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Creed Secures Indy Pennzoil 250 PoleMotorsports

Creed Secures Indy Pennzoil 250 Pole

Sheldon Creed won the pole for the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 53.069-second lap, edging Carson Kvapil by 0.02 seconds. The starting lineup includes Sam Mayer third and Cup drivers Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain seventh and eighth, with Justin Allgaier 13th, as the 100-lap, 250-mile race on July 25 airs on the CW Network and IMS Radio.

👤Carson Kvapil👤Chase Elliott
Jul 27, 2026
Hocevar Captures Brickyard 400 PoleNASCAR

Hocevar Captures Brickyard 400 Pole

"Brickyard 400" weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway faces weather risk that could cancel Saturday Cup Series qualifying, with the starting lineup then set by the metric based on owner standings and recent results, while coverage highlights the race's 2.5-mile oval, TNT's 2:00 p.m. ET start, and expected broadcast details. The event also features full-entry weekends for the Truck and Cup series, notes on Garage 66’s part-time lineup and DNFs, and expert lineup and fantasy guidance for Bubba Wallace, Christopher Bell, and Kyle Larson ahead of a busy Brickyard slate.

👤Bubba Wallace
Jul 26, 2026
Iloski extends scoring streak as Union top SoundersSoccer

Iloski extends scoring streak as Union top Sounders

The Philadelphia Union rode Milan Iloski’s scoring surge to back-to-back wins, including a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders and a 3-1 win against the New York Red Bulls after the World Cup break, with contributions from Indiana Vassilev and Neil Pierre. The Red Bulls game marked the club’s first win under interim coach Ryan Richter, highlighting a new momentum as fans returned from the World Cup pause.

👤Indiana Vassilev👤Milan Iloski
Jul 26, 2026

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Riggs Dominates IRP Truck Race, WinsNASCAR

Riggs Dominates IRP Truck Race, Wins

Layne Riggs claimed his third consecutive NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series pole at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, with Front Row Motorsports sweeping the front row alongside teammate Chandler Smith as the TSport 200 looms. The strong qualifying slate also features notable contenders such as Nick Sanchez in his first Truck start of the season, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, and a mix of drivers aiming to challenge Front Row’s short-track prowess at IRP, with the race set to air on Fox Sports 1.

👤Chandler Smith👤Christian Eckes
Jul 25, 2026
Vokolek Retires After Neck InjuryFootball

Vokolek Retires After Neck Injury

Travis Vokolek, 28, announced his medical retirement from the NFL after a neck injury suffered in Week 6 of the 2025 season against the Indianapolis Colts, ending his Cardinals tenure. A former Ravens undrafted signee who played at Rutgers and Nebraska, he thanked teammates, coaches and his wife in his post, noting he gave everything to football over a three-year pro career.

👤Segun Olubi👤Travis Vokolek
Jul 25, 2026
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Indianapolis Businesses Use AI to Detect Shoplifting

Indiana retailers are using AI security software like Veesion to spot potential shoplifting with rapid alerts, though experts warn the tech could lead to false accusations. Meanwhile, major tech players push AI forward, with Alphabet prioritizing AGI development and TPU allocation even as AI-powered advertising features emerge in Google’s Shopping ecosystem.

Jul 25, 2026
From IJR journals·Trending NewsfeedChris Cuomo’s Fauci Comments Spark BacklashAnyone frustrated that Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer congressional questions by invoking the Fifth Amendment apparently needs a lecture from Chris Cuomo. Yes, that Chris Cuomo: the former CNN host, current NewsNation personality and longtime Fauci defender who has never been especially gifted at reading the room. After Fauci’s appearance before Congress on Wednesday, Cuomo posted a series ofAug 5
Lucas Oil Raceway Plans $789,700 Truck Series PurseMotorsports

Lucas Oil Raceway Plans $789,700 Truck Series Purse

A busy weekend across dirt and stock car racing features High Limit Racing events at Ransomville and Lernerville with multi-car battles and $25,000-to-win on the line, plus Lincoln Speedway’s $20,000-to-win FloRacing Night in America showcase. In NASCAR, Lucas Oil Raceway and Indianapolis host high-stakes weekends with purses over $789,000 and $11.23 million respectively, as drivers like Layne Riggs and Bubba Wallace pursue a win-money boost and bragging rights alongside contenders such as Enfinger, Majeski, Larson, and Hamlin.

Jul 25, 2026
Bell tops Brickyard 400 practice; Toyota sweeps

Bell tops Brickyard 400 practice; Toyota sweeps

Christopher Bell anchored a Toyota sweep of the top five in Brickyard 400 practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 183.512 mph lap, signaling strong pace ahead of Sunday’s race. The session also featured incidents including Bubba Wallace and Shane van Gisbergen hitting the walls, Austin Cindric losing power, and other adjustments as teams prepare for qualifying.

👤Bubba Wallace👤John Hunter Nemechek
Jul 25, 2026
Indiana Ballard Certified for Secretary of State BallotUS Politics

Indiana Ballard Certified for Secretary of State Ballot

Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has been officially certified to appear on Indiana's November ballot as an independent candidate under the Lincoln Party after surpassing the required signatures, and he will face Republican Max Engling, Democrat Beau Bayh, and Libertarian Lauri Shillings. If Ballard earns 2% of the vote, the Lincoln Party would be established for the next four years.

👤Evan Bayh👤Greg Ballard
Jul 24, 2026
Indiana HJT Solar Plant Opens; 1,200 JobsMarkets

Indiana HJT Solar Plant Opens; 1,200 Jobs

CS PowerTech Inc., a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, opened Phase I of its River Ridge Commerce Center solar cell facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to produce heterojunction bifacial N-type solar cells and strengthen the U.S. domestic solar supply chain. The plant targets over 6 GWp annual capacity at full operation, with about 1,200 jobs and nearly $1 billion in local investment, starting with trial production in 2026 and a second expansion planned by year’s end.

📍United States📍North America
Jul 24, 2026
Clark Ties WNBA Lead in Technical FoulsBasketball

Clark Ties WNBA Lead in Technical Fouls

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark picked up her seventh technical foul of the season in a 123-88 win over the Connecticut Sun, putting her one technical away from an automatic one-game suspension and tying for the league lead. Clark and her coach emphasized continuing her competitive edge while opting not to modulate her approach to avoid penalties.

👤Caitlin Clark👤Olivia Nelson-Ododa
Jul 23, 2026
Beach Boys cancel state fair appearances across U.S.Music

Beach Boys cancel state fair appearances across U.S.

The Beach Boys have canceled a string of 2026 tour dates, including the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 7 and the Alaska State Fair appearance, saying they’re taking a short break to recharge. They plan to return in 2027, with refunds issued for affected tickets and replacements or new schedules to be announced for other dates.

📍United States📍Indiana
Jul 23, 2026
Indiana Woman Sentenced for Threatening Rep. Nancy MaceCrime

Indiana Woman Sentenced for Threatening Rep. Nancy Mace

Indianapolis woman Shayla Addison, 28, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison plus three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to two counts of influencing a federal official by threat for sending threatening texts, emails, and social-media posts targeting U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in January 2025, with prosecutors noting a history of similar threats. The case underscores federal penalties for threats against elected officials and the intent to retaliate against Mace for her official duties.

👤Nancy Mace
Jul 21, 2026

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  • NASCAR O'Reilly Series Plans 33-Race 2026 ScheduleThe 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series kicks off a branding shift from Xfinity to the O'Reilly Series with 33 races televised on The CW and streamed via DIRECTV, plus a season-long incentive program totaling $671,100 in combined bonuses for winners and champions. DFS and betting outlooks for Indianapolis events emphasize strategic lineups and value plays, highlighting drivers like Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, and Justin Allgaier while noting the ongoing playoff picture and race-specific projections at IMS.5 src · Jul 27, 2026
  • Indiana lands top 2028 QB Lukas ProckIndiana football secured a commitment from four-star 2028 quarterback Lukas Prock, the first pledge in the 2028 class and a top-70 national prospect who chose IU from a final group that included Notre Dame and Ohio State. The Hoosiers’ recruiting surge is evidenced by five-star 2027 wide receiver Monshun Sales and ongoing momentum, with expert predictions and reports signaling continued strong recruiting under coach Curt Cignetti.7 src · Jul 25, 2026
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