The eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5 delivered a dramatic turn in the NASCAR in‑season challenge tournament, with three of the four top seeds securing their places in the final eight.
Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott all posted top‑10 finishes that were enough to keep them alive, while 12‑seed Chase Briscoe captured the race win to join them.
The tournament’s quarterfinal round is scheduled for next week at EchoPark Speedway in Texas, where the bracket has already been drawn.
Quarterfinal Pairings
First‑round matchups will see Alex Bowman (32‑seed) take on Todd Gilliland (25‑seed), while Chase Briscoe (12‑seed) meets Chase Elliott (4‑seed).
William Byron (11‑seed) will face Ryan Blaney (3‑seed), and Christopher Bell (10‑seed) will square off against Denny Hamlin (2‑seed).
The pairings set the stage for a clash of seedings, with lower‑ranked drivers eager to continue the upset trend that has defined the early stages of the competition.
Fans can expect high‑octane racing as the remaining contenders battle for a spot in the semifinals, with each encounter promising a fresh twist in the tournament narrative.