Todd Gilliland finishes 24th at Brickyard 400, earns $1 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
In the Brickyard 400 held on July 26, Todd Gilliland finished 24th but earned $1 million through the NASCAR In-Season Challenge. Corey Heim won the race, while Ryan Blaney led until late damage impacted his performance, resulting in a 26th place finish. Gilliland's steady performance allowed him to advance from 36th to 24th, showcasing his consistent driving style. This achievement underscores his reputation as a dependable driver within his team, Front Row Motorsports, which recently extended his contract.
- •Gilliland finished 24th in the Brickyard 400 on July 26.
- •Corey Heim won the race, securing a prestigious victory.
- •Ryan Blaney suffered late damage and finished 26th.
- •Gilliland moved up from 36th place during the race.
- •His performance highlights his importance to Front Row Motorsports.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Column: In NASCAR, Every Great Team Needs a Todd Gilliland
"Todd Gilliland Didn’t Win the Brickyard. He Won Something Bigger. On paper, Sunday’s Brickyard 400 won’t go down as Todd Gilliland’s greatest NASCAR Cup Series finish. He came home 24th. Corey Heim kissed the bricks after winning one of the sport’s most prestigious races. Ryan Blaney led the NASCAR In-Season Challenge finale until late damage…
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