Indy course gets mixed reviews

After one short practice session Saturday, Cup drivers competing in the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard (noon Sunday, NBC) had different takes on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s road course.

“I really enjoyed it,”

Kyle Larson said after posting the third-fastest lap in practice at 97.445 mph, behind only Martin Truex Jr. (98.021) and William Byron (97.487).

But Kevin Harvick, the defending Brickyard winner, said, “It’s definitely not the same Indianapolis. This place is built on the history of its oval.”

Cindric wins fifth:

After taking the lead early in the third stage, Austin Cindric held on at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for his NASCAR Xfinity Series-leading fifth victory of the season.

He beat pole-winner AJ Allmendinger by 2.108 seconds. Justin Haley was third.