The IndyCar Series heads to Nashville Superspeedway for a 300-lap race on the 1.33-mile tri-oval. Tennessee’s own Josef Newgarden won this race in 2025, and he owns two short-oval victories in 2026. Alex Palou owns a healthy points lead with seven races remaining as he seeks a fourth consecutive championship.
Here’s what you should know about the race:
When does the IndyCar Series race at Nashville? IndyCar Series schedule for Music City Grand Prix
(All times ET; all IndyCar sessions are on IndyCar Live, IndyCar Radio and Sirius XM Channel 218)
Saturday, July 18
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Sunday, July 19
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Where to watch the IndyCar race at Nashville? How to watch the Music City Grand Prix?
TV: Coverage begins at 5:35 p.m. ET, Sunday, July 19, 2026, on Fox. Green flag is scheduled for 5:40 p.m. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell. Georgia Henneberry, Kevin Lee and Jack Harvey are the pit reporters.
How much are Music City Grand Prix tickets? How much are tickets for the IndyCar race at Nashville Superspeedway?
IndyCar tickets for Nashville
Who won the IndyCar race at Nashville in 2025? Who won the Music City Grand Prix last year?
Josef Newgarden fended off Alex Palou and Scott McLaughlin to earn the victory at his home track.
Who is leading IndyCar? 2026 IndyCar points, standings, results
Alex Palou has won four races, Josef Newgarden and Christian Lundgaard two each, and Kyle Kirkwood, Felix Rosenqvist and Pato O’Ward one each. (Points are for full-season entrants)
How can I stream the IndyCar race at Nashville? How to stream the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix?
FoxSports.com, Fox Sports app
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How can I listen to IndyCar race at Nashville?
IndyCar Nation is on SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Live and the IndyCar Radio Network (check affiliates for each race). Mark Jaynes is the anchor, with driver analyst Davey Hamilton.
Will it rain during the IndyCar race at Nashville? Weather Nashville, Tennessee, forecast for IndyCar race
IndyCar schedule 2026
(*-street course; ^-road course; #-oval; all races on Fox, SiriusXM Channel 218; times are start of TV coverage, ET)
IndyCar Series teams, drivers in 2026
(with team, car number and driver)
Zion Brown is IndyStar’s motorsports reporter. Follow him at @z10nbr0wn. Get IndyStar’s motor sports coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Motor Sports newsletter.
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