The 12th round of the 2026 IndyCar season will take place at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday, July 19, featuring 300 laps of oval racing.
Season Context and Championship Gap
Alex Palou sits at the top of the standings with a 56‑point lead over Kyle Kirkwood, while Christian Lundgaard trails Palou by 65 points and sits third overall.
Nashville was the venue for the 2025 season finale, where Josef Newgarden claimed victory for Team Penske, the most recent Oval win at World Wide Truck (WWT) Raceway.
Schedule and Broadcast Details
Saturday, July 18
10:00 am EST – IndyCar practice on FOX SPORTS 1
11:35 am EST – Indy NXT practice on FOX SPORTS 1
3:00 pm EST – IndyCar qualifying on FOX
4:35 pm EST – Indy NXT qualifying on FOX SPORTS 2
6:05 pm EST – IndyCar practice on FOX SPORTS 1
Sunday, July 19
1:00 pm EST – Indy NXT race on FOX SPORTS 1
4:30 pm EST – IndyCar pre‑race show on FOX SPORTS 1
5:35 pm EST – IndyCar race (300 laps) on FOX, time contingent on World Cup Finals conclusion.
Key Competitors at Nashville
The field is headed by studio riders and top teams:
- David Malukas – A. J. Foyt Enterprises
- Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing
- Christian Lundgaard – Arrow McLaren
- Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske
Additional participants include those represented by Team Penske, Arrow McLaren, and other established teams.
Viewing Options for Fans
Remote or local fans can catch the race on multiple platforms:
- TV: FOX (U.S.), TSN (Canada), and international broadcasters.
- Live stream: FOX ONE or In‑car cameras streamed on HBO MAX.
- Radio commentary: IndyCar Radio.
The official start time is 5:35 pm EST but may shift to match the finish of the World Cup Finals.
Preparing for World Cup Overlap
Because the race follows the World Cup Finals, the green flag is scheduled to land after the competition ends. Viewers should monitor updates from the network to confirm the exact start time.
The race will decide whether Palou extends his championship advantage into the final stretch or if the points gap narrows, adding a decisive layer to the season’s climax.
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