Kyle Larson odds climb as IMS tells fans to plan ahead
Kyle Larson is listed among the early favorites for Sunday's 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while track officials are telling race fans to plan ahead using IMS.com. Bridge closures, parking rules, and cashless operations make advance planning essential for a smooth Brickyard Weekend visit.
Key Takeaways
- FanDuel odds list Kyle Larson at +650 for the Brickyard 400, behind favorite Denny Hamlin (+360).
- IMS is directing fans to IMS.com/PlanAhead for directions, parking, schedules, and gate rules.
- The 16th Street bridge over White River is closed; Gate 2 is credential-only both Saturday and Sunday.
- IMS is cashless; tickets start at $25 Friday, with Sunday General Admission from $50.
- The Cup race is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on the 2.5-mile oval.
Why is Kyle Larson in the Brickyard 400 conversation?
According to CBS Sports, FanDuel Sportsbook lists Denny Hamlin as the +360 favorite to win the 2026 Brickyard 400. Kyle Larson is next at +650, with Tyler Reddick at +700 and Christopher Bell at +800.
The race is one of five remaining in the regular season. It also doubles as the NASCAR In-Season Challenge final, where Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland are battling for a $1 million prize. Blaney is the -320 favorite in that head-to-head.
Those odds matter for fans watching who could contend on the historic Indianapolis oval. Larson's price puts him firmly in the early short list of contenders, even as Hamlin remains the clear chalk.
What should Brickyard Weekend fans plan ahead for?
Indianapolis Motor Speedway says fans attending Brickyard Weekend — featuring the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series — should use IMS.com/PlanAhead as a home base. The page covers directions, parking, the schedule, gate regulations, digital ticket and parking guides, and ADA accessibility.
The 16th Street bridge over White River is closed. Guests should use 10th Street, Michigan Street, New York Street, or Washington Street bridges, or the reopened 30th Street bridge into Gate 10. Gate 2 is credential-only Saturday and Sunday and is not accessible from the west.
Free parking is available in Lot 7 (North 40) via Gate 10 from 30th Street on Saturday and Sunday. IMS is a cashless facility for tickets, parking, concessions, and merchandise. Coolers larger than 18 by 15 by 15 inches are not allowed.
Tickets remain on sale at IMS.com. Friday General Admission is $25 for practice. Saturday General Admission is $45; Sunday General Admission for the Brickyard 400 presented by PPG is $50 in the infield viewing mounds. Children 15 and under are free with a paying adult in General Admission and Flex seating.
When does the Brickyard 400 start, and who else is favored?
CBS Sports reports the NASCAR Cup Series race is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. ET. Beyond Hamlin and Kyle Larson, other top FanDuel prices include Reddick (+700), Bell (+800), Blaney (+950), and Chase Elliott (+1200).
Speedway Police will close Georgetown Road south of 25th Street and parts of 16th Street about 30 minutes before the Pennzoil 250 and the Brickyard 400. Town of Speedway street parking restrictions run from 6 p.m. Friday through 8 p.m. Sunday in a defined boundary around the track.
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Bottom line: if you are tracking Kyle Larson's shot at Indy or just trying to get through the gates, IMS wants you to plan now — because road closures and cashless rules will not wait for race day.