{"id":34305,"date":"2026-04-02T12:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=34305"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:09:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:09:54","slug":"bommarito-automotive-group-500-nitc-indycar-series-race-returns-sunday-june-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/sports\/more-sports\/34305-bommarito-automotive-group-500-nitc-indycar-series-race-returns-sunday-june-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Bommarito Automotive Group  500 NITC Indycar Series Race Returns Sunday, June 7"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>MADISON, Ill. (April 2, 2026) \u2013\u00a0The Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline\u00a0race weekend will celebrate its 10th\u00a0anniversary with a tripleheader featuring the marquee NTT INDYCAR SERIES.<\/p>\n<p>The Bommarito Automotive Group 500 NTT INDYCAR SERIES race returns Sunday, June 7, in its primetime slot with FOX at 8 p.m. CT. The 260-lap main event will be complemented on the same day with a INDY NXT by Firestone race at 4:30 p.m. and followed by the USAC Silver Crown OUTFRONT Route 66 Classic presented by Welsch Heating and Cooling at 5:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>On-track action\u00a0opens Saturday, June 6, with practice and qualifying for both the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone.<\/p>\n<p>The NTT INDYCAR SERIES begins with\u00a0a 60-minute\u00a0opening\u00a0practice at 11:30 a.m.,\u00a0followed by qualifying at 3:35 p.m.\u00a0The INDYCAR stars return to the 1.25-mile oval that evening for a pair of practices, beginning with \u201chigh-line\u201d split-group sessions at 7:05 p.m. and a full-field run under the lights at 8 p.m. The INDY NXT by Firestone\u00a0field will have an opening practice at 2:05 p.m.,\u00a0followed by qualifying at 5:05 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The NTT INDYCAR SERIES, INDY NXT by Firestone and USAC Silver Crown will all be showcased Sunday, June 7, with the three series providing 501.25 miles and 401 laps of action beginning at 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to purchase tickets,\u00a0\u00a0please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/us.cisionone.cision.com\/c\/eJwszLtuxCAQheGngY4VlwFmCopt_BorLuM1ia1NsBUnbx85Svsdnb8lixV0kJxMjN6AdRDkkrSLgd0cSEPN3riZLYFDAkaimrXsKVBl9KX4YKN5GFNLRBMJsQjQe2_83j_VlvvKY1exQkCYS0MF6_IWbtcg17Qcx4dwd2EnYafzPEaufOafW31twk5y49azGrxy3ln1lv7g8Q_C3a2P3qAc6Tn4KUAfC3-P3PrrKsj9GMzb9atzo5CLVoSVFTiMijiQwgAVWQN5p-VXsr8BAAD__wXUUVw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/us.cisionone.cision.com\/c\/eJwszLtuxCAQheGngY4VlwFmCopt_BorLuM1ia1NsBUnbx85Svsdnb8lixV0kJxMjN6AdRDkkrSLgd0cSEPN3riZLYFDAkaimrXsKVBl9KX4YKN5GFNLRBMJsQjQe2_83j_VlvvKY1exQkCYS0MF6_IWbtcg17Qcx4dwd2EnYafzPEaufOafW31twk5y49azGrxy3ln1lv7g8Q_C3a2P3qAc6Tn4KUAfC3-P3PrrKsj9GMzb9atzo5CLVoSVFTiMijiQwgAVWQN5p-VXsr8BAAD__wXUUVw&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775235674360000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3FTCW9l0TZImTJNuvoQE-e\">wwtraceway.com<\/a>\u00a0or call the ticket office at (618) 215-8888, ext. 1.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MADISON, Ill. 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