The NASCAR Indianapolis TV schedule July 2025 is packed with events across multiple series, offering fans an action-filled weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, with races and coverage stretching from Friday through Sunday. Racing enthusiasts can catch every moment live on various networks, ensuring no one misses the excitement happening in the Indianapolis area this July.
Extensive Lineup of NASCAR Races in Indianapolis
This July, the Indianapolis region becomes the epicenter of American motorsport, as NASCAR returns with a slate of high-profile races at two venues separated by just eight miles. The main attraction, the NASCAR Cup Series, will be joined by the Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series, providing non-stop action for viewers and attendees alike.
Due to their close proximity, getting between Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park is straightforward, making it possible for die-hard fans to witness events at both sites in a single day.
The influx of fans and teams into the area also highlights the significance of Indianapolis as a motorsports hub, especially during this action-heavy weekend filled with back-to-back racing events and national TV broadcasts.
Complete NASCAR Indianapolis TV Schedule for July 2025
Fans eager to follow the on-track contests will find the following comprehensive broadcast schedule invaluable. All times are Eastern:
Friday, July 18:
- NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice: 12:05 p.m. – The CW App (streaming)
- NASCAR Cup Series Practice: 1:05 p.m. – TruTV/HBO Max
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Practice: 3:05 p.m. – FS1
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying: 4:10 p.m. – FS1
- ARCA Menards Series LiUNA! 150 presented by Dutch Boy: 5:30 p.m. – FS1
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series TSport 200: 8:00 p.m. – FS1
Saturday, July 19:
- NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying: 1:00 p.m. – The CW App (check local listings for possible TV airings)
- NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying: 3:30 p.m. – TruTV/HBO Max
- NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250: 4:30 p.m. – The CW
Sunday, July 20:
- NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 presented by PPG: 2:00 p.m. – TNT/TruTV/HBO Max (Pre-race programming begins 1:00 p.m. on TNT, TruTV, HBO Max)
Additional context around the schedule shows the marathon nature of the weekend. Practices and qualifying rounds pave the way for marquee races, each with their own drama and competitive storylines. The Cup Series will offer fans a 50-minute practice session Friday, televised on TruTV, with qualifying on Saturday. Sunday’s Brickyard 400 is the headline event, promising intense competition and live coverage across multiple platforms.
HBO Max offers streaming access for key broadcasts, TNT provides the main event coverage, and TruTV features a special In-Season Challenge AltCast focused on Ty Dillon and Ty Gibbs, giving viewers unique behind-the-scenes perspectives.
Spotlight on Entries and Race Details
Cup Series teams not only face a competitive field on Sunday, but will share the spotlight with the NASCAR Xfinity Series throughout the weekend. The Xfinity teams will practice Friday on The CW App, followed by qualifying Saturday and coverage of the Pennzoil 250 on The CW. While select local CW affiliates may offer additional live TV coverage of practice or qualifying, exact availability will depend on market.
The Pennzoil 250 festivities kick off with pre-race programming on The CW at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, setting the stage for a 4:30 p.m. start. This race is expected to provide crucial points in the Xfinity Series standings.
Out at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, the Truck Series returns from a month-long hiatus, with Corey Heim aiming to secure the regular season title with a strong performance in Friday’s TSport 200. Truck Series practice airs on FS1, followed quickly by qualifying and the main event at 8:00 p.m.
The ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series East are also in action, teaming up for a combination race on Friday evening. The LiUNA! 150 presented by Dutch Boy airs at 5:30 p.m. on FS1; ARCA practice and qualifying sessions will occur beforehand but will not be televised.
Transporters and crews for ARCA teams began arriving Thursday, preparing cars and equipment for a packed schedule and ensuring all logistics are managed for another high-profile Indianapolis weekend.
Recent TV Ratings Reveal Rain Delay Impact
While anticipation builds for this weekend’s events, recent TV audience numbers from last weekend’s broadcast offer insight into NASCAR’s evolving popularity. Sunday’s rain-delayed NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 drew 2.009 million viewers, but delays took a noticeable toll.
“.@TNTdrama + @TruTV got 2.009 million viewers for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race @MonsterMile that wound up being rain delayed for nearly an hour toward the end.➡️ Viewership dropped 27% during the delay.➡️ Last year’s race was held in April and got 2.401 million on @FS1. pic.twitter.com/Xql64qOwKo”
— Adam Stern (@A_S12)
Overall viewership dropped 16.5% year-over-year, with last year’s FS1 broadcast claiming 2.401 million viewers and a 1.3 rating. Contrasting this, Saturday’s rain-shortened NASCAR Xfinity Series BetRivers 200 saw an increase in popularity, drawing 1.047 million viewers on The CW—up 19% over the previous year’s showing on FS1, which reached 883,000 viewers with a .53 rating.
These figures highlight how weather disruptions and network changes can affect audience size, underlining the stakes for broadcasters as they prepare for another packed weekend of coverage from Indianapolis.
What This Weekend Means for NASCAR and Fans
The dense NASCAR Indianapolis TV schedule July 2025 means fans nationwide have multiple ways to experience every lap and storyline as teams converge on Indianapolis for one of the calendar’s most important weekends. With big names like Corey Heim, Ty Gibbs, and Ty Dillon in the spotlight, along with major sponsors and organizations such as ARCA Menards Series East, Dutch Boy, and PPG, the stakes are high for drivers across all divisions.
The significance of this weekend lies in its potential to shape playoff appearances, clinch championship titles, and continue the sport’s tradition at two of Indiana’s most important racing venues. For networks like TNT, TruTV, FS1, The CW, and HBO Max, strong viewership will be vital, especially with detailed race coverage, altcasts, and streaming options reaching a wide audience. As the green flag drops and the engines roar across Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, fans and industry insiders alike will be watching closely—both at the track and at home—to see how the season narrative unfolds and how new champions might emerge in this cornerstone weekend for NASCAR.
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