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Todd Gilliland wins NASCAR in-season challenge at Indianapolis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Todd Gilliland wins NASCAR in-season challenge at Indianapolis

Summary

Todd Gilliland won the NASCAR in-season challenge tournament during the Brickyard 400 on July 26. Despite finishing 24th, Gilliland claimed the $1 million prize, finishing two positions ahead of Ryan Blaney, who was involved in a crash on Lap 118. Gilliland’s path to victory included victories against notable competitors, including Chase Elliott and Daniel Suarez, leading up to his final showdown with Blaney. The tournament featured several competitive matchups, culminating in this upset win.

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By the Numbers

•Gilliland won the tournament with a 24th-place finish.
•Blaney finished 26th after a crash impacted his performance.
•Gilliland advanced through several rounds against higher seeds.
•The prize for winning the in-season challenge was $1 million.
•The event took place during the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis.

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What they're saying

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Todd Gilliland didn't need to win the Brickyard 400 to have the biggest day of his NASCAR Cup Series career. The Front Row Motorsports driver outlasted Ryan Blaney to capture the inaugural NASCAR In-Season Challenge and its $1 million prize.
— Yahoo Sports