Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland advance to 2026 In-Season Challenge final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland have advanced to the championship battle of the 2026 In-Season Challenge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Blaney secured his spot after overcoming a speeding penalty to finish ahead of Christopher Bell. Gilliland's advancement came as he upset Chase Elliott, capitalizing on incidents involving Bell and Alex Bowman. The final race promises a $1,000,000 prize for the victor this weekend.
- •The In-Season Challenge championship takes place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- •Blaney defeated Christopher Bell while Gilliland upset Chase Elliott.
- •Bell's brake issues hindered his performance, leaving him two laps down.
- •Bowman's crash affected both Elliott and Bell's chances.
- •The winner will receive a $1,000,000 prize.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR sets championship battle for 2026 In-Season Challenge
"NASCAR has officially set the championship battle for the 2026 In-Season Challenge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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