The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Indianapolis for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard on Sunday, Aug. 13. The race will be live streamed on fuboTV (free trial).

Chase Briscoe grew up dreaming of driving into victory lane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

He needs it now.

With three races left in NASCAR’s regular season, Briscoe finds himself among a large group of drivers in must-win situations at Sunday’s Brickyard 200 to make NASCAR’s 16-driver playoff.

But with 12 of the top 16 in points already owning wins, the safest way to the playoff round is winning a race and that’s exactly what Briscoe, who grew up about 90 miles southwest of the speedway, intends to do.

He finds himself in good company.

Chase Elliott, the 2020 Cup champion and last year’s regular-season points leader, started the weekend in 22nd. Austin Cindric, the son of longtime Team Penske president Tim Cindric, also needs help to make the cut for the second straight year. He started the weekend ranked 21st and qualified 20th.

When is NASCAR’s Verizon 200 at the Brickyard?

NASCAR’s Verizon 200 at the Brickyard is set for 1:30 p.m. (2:30 p.m. ET) on Sunday, Aug. 13.

Will it be live streamed?

FuboTV

NASCAR’s Verizon 200 at the Brickyard will be live streamed on fuboTV, which offers a free trial. The most basic of plans is the “fubo pro” package, which comprises 146-plus channels for $74.99 per month. Like all cord-cutting alternatives, there are plenty of options, especially for sports. It comes with more than 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR, and up to 10 screens at once.

There is also the “fubo elite” package, which comprises 205-plus channels for $84.99 per month. It comes with fuboExtra (48 more channels) and News Plus (11 more channels). Plus, more than 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR, and up to 10 screens at once.

The “fubo premiere” package is “fubo elite” with the addition of Showtime for $94.99 per month.

Will it be televised?

NASCAR’s Verizon 200 at the Brickyard will be broadcast on NBC.

Preview

THE QUESTIONS: This week’s two biggest debates have focused on the of the Brickyard.

While many drivers have been asked whether the race should continue on the road course that has been used since 2021 or whether the Brickyard should return to the track’s historic 2.5-mile oval, the answer, as usual, has been almost unanimous.

“The oval, just for the prestige, is my preference,” Denny Hamlin said. “I just think that we’re crossing over the (yard of) bricks going the wrong direction. I think once we get back going the right direction, we’ll have another big event.”

The other answer isn’t quite so clear — whether the Cup and IndyCar Series should continue racing on the same weekend in Indianapolis.

“Hopefully it’s something, whether here or somewhere else, that can continue,” former IndyCar driver and television analyst James Hinchcliffe said. “Ultimately, it’s about the fans, right? I think it’s a great opportunity for fans to get to see the two best series in North America run together. As a fan of the sport, I love this weekend.”

NEW PLAN: William Byron started the weekend second in points and with a series-high four victories. But he wasn’t happy when he arrived in town only to learn he’d be starting from the back of the field because his car failed inspection three times. He also will start the race with a drive-thru penalty.

Byron woke up Saturday, though, with a new perspective.

“It stinks, but it’s what we got,” he said. “Luckily, we have four wins and a bunch of bonus points to fall back on and we’re not under any pressure to start the race. You’re going to be out there, pretty much by yourself so it’s going to be pretty peaceful. I mean it just feels like I’m in the lead, but I’m not.”

ODDS AND ENDS: Points leader Martin Truex Jr. is a 4/1 favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin are the next best bets at 6/1.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.