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 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.
- •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.
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Todd Gilliland wins the 2026 In-Season Challenge at Indianapolis
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Gilliland Wins NASCAR’s $1 Million In-Season Challenge at Indianapolis
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Who won NASCAR In-season challenge tournament, final results at Indianapolis
"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.
"Todd Gilliland wins the 2026 In-Season Challenge, defeating Ryan Blaney at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
"Todd Gilliland won the NASCAR in-season tournament with a 24th-place finish in the Brickyard 400.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 2:32 AMTodd Gilliland wins the 2026 In-Season Challenge at Indianapolis
Todd Gilliland wins the 2026 In-Season Challenge, defeating Ryan Blaney at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 9:54 PMTodd Gilliland Wins NASCAR’s $1 Million In-Season Challenge at Indianapolis
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 SportsJul 26, 2026, 9:36 PMWho won NASCAR In-season challenge tournament, final results at Indianapolis
Todd Gilliland won the NASCAR in-season tournament with a 24th-place finish in the Brickyard 400.
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