Todd Gilliland advances to semifinals of NASCAR In-Season Challenge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Todd Gilliland continues his surprising run in the 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge, advancing to the semifinals with three victories against notable competitors. He achieved his latest upset by defeating Alex Bowman at EchoPark Speedway, despite starting from 21st position. Gilliland's previous victories include beating Daniel Suárez and Carson Hocevar in earlier rounds. The next challenge for Gilliland is against former Cup Series champion Chase Elliott, who has also advanced through strong competition. The winner of the next race will secure a spot in the final for a chance at the $1 million prize.
- •Gilliland upsets Daniel Suárez and Carson Hocevar to advance.
- •He defeats Alex Bowman despite poor qualifying position.
- •Next opponent is Chase Elliott, a former Cup Series champion.
- •A victory in the next round puts Gilliland in the championship race.
- •He has become a surprising contender for the $1 million prize.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Gilliland’s Cinderella Run Has Become the Story of NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge
"When the 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge bracket was unveiled, few expected Todd Gilliland to still be standing with just four drivers remaining.The Front Row Motorsports driver entered the tournament without the fanfare surrounding championship contenders like Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell. Three races later however, Gilliland has become the bracket’s biggest…
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