We sent photojournalism intern Abra Richardson to show us the Brickyard 400 through her eyes.

A trackside marriage proposal, an iconic fence-climb and hundreds of left turns — see all the action on race day in 21 photos. 

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Turn left! See the Brickyard 400 in 21 photos

by Abra Richardson, Mirror Indy
July 27, 2026

<h1>Turn left! See the Brickyard 400 in 21 photos</h1> <p class="byline">by Abra Richardson, Mirror Indy <br />July 27, 2026</p> <p>We sent photojournalism intern Abra Richardson to show us the Brickyard 400 through her eyes.</p> <p>A trackside marriage proposal, an iconic fence-climb and hundreds of left turns — see all the action on race day in 21 photos.&nbsp;</p> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR01-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86537" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People in the stands watch as cars fly by July 26, 2026, during the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR02.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86538" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Spire Motorsports driver Carson Hocevar takes a turn during the race.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR03-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86539" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">An Indianapolis Motor Speedway employee, Scott, shows off his brickyard themed bowtie.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR04-1024x659.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86540" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hendrick Mostorsports team members guide Chase Elliot’s car to its starting position for the race.</figcaption></figure> <div class="wp-block-columns alignwide"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR06-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86542" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Spectators watching from the viewing mounds as cars fly by during the race. </figcaption></figure> </p></div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR05-1024x677.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86541" /></figure> </p></div> </p></div> <div class="wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax exclude-from-apple" style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;min-height:430px"> <div class="wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-86543 size-full has-parallax" style="background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR07.jpg)"></div> <p><span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim" style="background-color:#4d505b"></span></p> <div class="wp-block-cover__inner-container"> <p class="has-text-align-center has-large-font-size"> </p></div> </div> <figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR08.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86544" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Driver Corey Heim and fellow 23XI Racing team members celebrate their victory at the Brickyard 400.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR09-1024x732.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86545" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Driver Corey Heim and fellow 23XI Racing team members climb the fence to celebrate.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR10-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86546" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fans kiss the bricks during an event where fans could walk the track.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR11-1024x819.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86547" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The PPG Trophy is displayed for fans to see before the race.</figcaption></figure> <div class="wp-block-columns alignwide"> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR12-775x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86548" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">JD Ross proposes marriage to Hannah Harmon in front of the pagoda before the race.</figcaption></figure> </p></div> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR13-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86549" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The couple shares a kiss after getting engaged in front of the pagoda.</figcaption></figure> </p></div> </p></div> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR14-1024x673.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86550" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A Roush Fenway Racing team member inspects Chris Buescher’s steering wheel before the race.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR15-1024x659.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86551" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A Toyota Racing team member inspects gas tanks before the race.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR16-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86552" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A HYAK Motorsports team member prepares tires before the race.</figcaption></figure> <div class="wp-block-columns alignwide"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR17-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86553" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Spire Motorsports team members stand during a performance of the national anthem before the race.</figcaption></figure> </p></div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR18-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86554" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">NASCAR official David Green holds his hat over his heart during the anthem.</figcaption></figure> </p></div> </p></div> <figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR19.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86555" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Team Penske team members rush to change tires on Ryan Blaney’s car in pit lane during the race.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR20-1024x700.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86556" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A young spectator watches cars race around the track.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BRICKYARD-400_TOP_AR21-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86557" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Team Penske driver Joey Lagano signs memorabilia and takes pictures with fans July 26, 2026, before the race at the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure> <p>This &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://mirrorindy.org/brickyard-400-photos-2026-indianapolis-motorspeedway/&quot;&gt;article&lt;/a&gt; first appeared on &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; 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