Sprint Cup Series Comes to the Brickyard This Weekend

Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Sprint Cup Series season rolls on this weekend with a visit to one of auto racing’s most notable tracks.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway will host the Crown Royal presents the Combat Wounded Coalition 400 at the Brickyard on Sunday afternoon. NBCSN’s coverage of the race begins at 3 p.m. ET.

As previously reported, Jeff Gordon will fill in for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who is recovering from concussion-like symptoms.

Last week’s winner, Matt Kenseth, was penalized 15 driver points this week after his car failed a post-race inspection following his victory at New Hampshire.

Kevin Harvick is the points leader entering Sunday’s race, with a 14-point edge over Brad Keselowski.

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