Indianapolis, Ind. — Beginning in 2018 the Brickyard 400 will move to the month of September and become the final race of the regular season.
The race in 2018 will be run September 9. The race will now determine the regular season champion and set the field for the 10-race playoff for the 
season title.
“The Brickyard 400 has been one of NASCAR’s premier events for 25 years, and we’re thrilled the race is moving to one of the most important dates on the NASCAR calendar,” said J. Douglas Boles, IMS president. “Our fans will love the excitement that comes with crowning a regular season champion at The Racing Capital of the World, and the cooler temperatures of early September will make the race more enjoyable for everyone.
The 2017 race will be run during the weekend July 21 through 23.
