INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 NEFCO Chevrolet, prepares to qualify for the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Zane Smith, driver of the #38 Losi RC Cars Ford, enters his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Rush Truck Centers/Cummins Ford, prepares to qualify for the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: NASCAR Hall of Famer and co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, Jimmie Johnson looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, (R) speaks to NASCAR Hall of Famer and co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, Jimmie Johnson during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Cody Ware, driver of the #51 Sky Fund Aviation Chevrolet, enters his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Xfinity Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Xfinity Toyota, takes a selfie with a fan during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)