Brickyard 400 weather forecast calls for rain near NASCAR Indianapolis race start time today

NASCAR returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway today, but rain could also follow suit.

Chase Briscoe and the other Brickyard 400 drivers may be in for a long, wet day, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.

Here's what we know:

What is the 2025 Brickyard 400 weather forecast in Indianapolis for NASCAR Sunday, July 27?

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m., with a 60% chance of rain, according to NWS Indianapolis. High temperature is expected to be near 91 degrees. Heat index values may reach 105.

The website shows rain chances between 30% and 50% from noon through 5 p.m. today, before jumping to a 60% to 70% chance in the early evening.

"We're monitoring this boundary currently in the north around the Kokomo region," NWS Indianapolis meteorologist Aaron Updike said.

"We expect that to be the focus of the storms. Right around race start time, there could be thunderstorms in the area, but we're not sure if they'll actually hit the track. There's about a 50 to 60% chance between 2 and 5 p.m."

Hot and humid conditions, with heat indices over 100, will continue through midweek. A break from the heat will finally arrive at the end of the week! Daily chances for thunderstorms most of the week with best chances on Wednesday. #INwxpic.twitter.com/qpBlmjZ7Cb

— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) July 27, 2025

Indiana weather radar, Sunday, July 27, 2025: Rain chances for NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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What time does NASCAR at Indianapolis Brickyard 400 race at start today, Sunday, July 27, 2025? When does Cup Series green flag drop at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

The NASCAR Brickyard 400 will take place at 2 p.m. ET Sunday, July 27, 2025.

2025 Brickyard 400 NASCAR schedule at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Sunday, July 27

• 10 a.m.: Gates open
• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Track walk ($20 voucher required)
• 1-1:10 p.m.: Drivers' brick walk
• 1:05 p.m.: Driver introductions
• 2 p.m.: Brickyard 400 Cup Series race

2025 Brickyard 400 tickets: NASCAR Cup Series race ticket price, cost at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Race tickets begin at $45.

What channel is 2025 Brickyard 400 NASCAR race at Indianapolis? What is NASCAR Sunday TV schedule for Cup Series?

TV: TNT, TruTV, HBO Max

Watch the Brickyard 400 on Sling

Where to stream, watch the 2025 Brickyard 400 NASCAR race, Sunday, July 27? Streaming NASCAR Cup Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Streaming options include Sling, which offers a free trial, plus the driver cam on Max (subscription required).

Catch the Brickyard 400 live on Sling

How to watch, stream the 2025 Brickyard 400 NASCAR race, Sunday, July 27? Streaming NASCAR Cup Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Catch all the motor sports racing action from Indianapolis through multiple viewing platforms, including TNT (Sling offers free trial), TruTV (qualifying) and Max (in-car driver camera).

Watch the NASCAR Brickyard 400 live with a Sling free trial

How to listen to 2025 Brickyard 400 NASCAR race on radio, Sunday, July 27? Streaming NASCAR Cup Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

• Radio: IMS Radio Network
• Streaming: SiriusXM Channel 90

NASCAR in Indianapolis Brickyard 400 starting lineup: Cup Series qualifying results, grid of drivers at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Row 1

• 1, Chase Briscoe

• 2, Bubba Wallace

Row 2

• 3, Erik Jones
• 4, Tyler Reddick

Row 3

• 5, Ty Gibbs
• 6, William Byron

Row 4

• 7, Chris Buescher
• 8, Carson Hocevar

Row 5

• 9, AJ Allmendinger
• 10, Austin Cindric

Row 6

• 11, Shane van Gisbergen
• 12, Kyle Busch

Row 7

• 13, Kyle Larson
• 14, Brad Keselowski

Row 8

• 15, Joey Logano
• 16, Christopher Bell

Row 9

• 17, Josh Berry
• 18, Noah Gragson

Row 10

• 19, Todd Gilliland
• 20, Austin Dillon

Row 11

• 21, Alex Bowman
• 22, Michael McDowell

Row 12

• 23, Ryan Preece
• 24, Ryan Blaney

Row 13

• 25, Riley Herbst
• 26, Ty Dillon

Row 14

• 27, Zane Smith
• 28, Justin Haley

Row 15

• 29, Cole Custer
• 30, Chase Elliott

Row 16

• 31, Daniel Suarez
• 32, Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Row 17

• 33, Ross Chastain
• 34, Cody Ware

Row 18

• 35, Jesse Love
• 36, John H. Nemechek

Row 19

• 37, Josh Bilicki
• 38, Katherine Legge

Row 20

• 39, Denny Hamlin

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