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NASCAR sets bracket for second In-Season Challenge at Pocono

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 7:01 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

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Summary

NASCAR has announced the bracket for its second In-Season Challenge, set to begin June 28 at Sonoma. The competition features a 32-driver single-elimination format over five races, culminating in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis on July 26. Drivers expressed surprise at the continuation of the event but acknowledged its potential excitement, highlighting the substantial prize of $1 million for the winner. Drivers must advance by finishing higher than their opponents in each matchup. The bracket was established based on points following Sunday's race at Pocono.

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By the Numbers

•In-Season Challenge starts June 28 on road course at Sonoma
•Bracket set based on points from Great American Getaway 400
•Drivers advance by outperforming their matchups
•Final race will be at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26
•Winner receives $1 million prize

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7:01 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR AT POCONO: Bracket set for second In-Season Challenge

What they're saying

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LONG POND — Brad Keselowski was stunned when he was asked a question about the second NASCAR In-Season Challenge. “We’re still doing that?,” Keselowski said. “I didn’t know we were still doing that. I thought that was over. You know more than I do. I think it’s great it’s still happening. I just didn’t know it was still happening.” Kyle Larson had a similar reaction. “I had no clue we were ...
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