Todd Gilliland reaches In-Season Challenge finals, to face Ryan Blaney
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Todd Gilliland advanced to the finals of the In-Season Challenge after finishing eighth at North Wilkesboro on July 20, 2026. His performance eliminated 2020 NASCAR Cup champion Chase Elliott, who finished 17th, after falling off the lead lap due to a caution. Gilliland will compete against Ryan Blaney for the $1 million prize in the final round of the challenge. The event underscores a notable achievement for Gilliland in a highly competitive season.
- •Gilliland finishes eighth at North Wilkesboro on July 20.
- •Chase Elliott finishes 17th, eliminated from the challenge.
- •Gilliland will compete against Ryan Blaney in the finals.
- •The winner of the challenge receives a $1 million prize.
- 3:09 PMMotorsport.com — Underdog Todd Gilliland to face Ryan Blaney for $1 million In-Season Challenge prize
"Todd Gilliland has done it again with his season-best finish Sunday at North Wilkesboro, advancing into the finals of the In-Season Challenge, where the winner will receive a $1 million prize. The Front Row Motorsports driver finished eighth, eliminating 2020 NASCAR Cup champion Chase Elliott, who finished 17th after being trapped off the lead lap when an ill-timed caution flew. Gilliland ...Keep reading
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