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The second annual NASCAR In-Season Challenge opened at Sonoma Raceway with 32 drivers competing in head‑to‑head matchups. Unexpected eliminations, including the No. 1 seed, reshaped the bracket and set the stage for a competitive second round at Chicagoland Speedway.
After a decade away from the track, Shannon Spake is back on pit road, joining Marty Snider and Danielle Trotta for the 2026 In‑Season Challenge, while veteran driver Shane van Gisbergen’s recent road‑course streak adds extra intrigue.
Shane Van Gisbergen’s latest Sonoma victory puts him within reach of Jeff Gordon’s road‑course record, while Noah Gragson’s clash with Kevin Magnussen and Denny Hamlin’s cautious stance add drama to a packed NASCAR calendar.
The NASCAR Cup Series races at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, launching the In Season Challenge where 32 drivers compete for a $1 million prize, with all action broadcast on TNT and available via Sling TV.
From Sonoma to Indianapolis, the In‑Season Challenge pairs the series' leading contenders in a bracket format that culminates in a million‑dollar showdown.
The 2025 NASCAR season introduces a new tournament structure that begins on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway, featuring 16 head‑to‑head matchups and ending with a final at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26.
This week, Team Penske is competing in both IMSA in New York and NASCAR in California, while a broadcast shift to TNT Sports brings new coverage and a high‑stakes tournament with a million‑dollar prize.
NASCAR will remove energy‑absorbing foam from bumpers on short tracks starting next month, a move intended to reduce repeated impacts, lessen driver pain and restore conventional passing.
After a distinguished Cup Series career, Ryan Newman will compete in the NASCAR Truck Series at North Wilkesboro Speedway, driving for Kaulig Racing in a highly anticipated comeback.
From Sonoma to Indianapolis, a new broadcast lineup features veteran voices and a $1 million bracket challenge for fans.
NASCAR's In-Season Challenge is back for a second year, featuring a 32-driver, single-elimination format that will crown a $1 million champion at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26.
A deep dive into the performances of Michael McDowell, Bubba Wallace, Ross Chastain and Ryan Preece reveals a looming crisis for several playoff hopefuls.
NASCAR introduced a five‑week, single‑elimination bracket in 2025 that rewards the champion with $1 million, while the 2026 edition expands to new venues and seeds teams by current standings.
NASCAR’s second annual In-Season Challenge will unfold from June 28 through July 26, pitting the 32 drivers who sit highest in the Cup Series standings against one another in a knockout format. The tournament is structured around five distinct venues, each chosen to test different skill sets, from high‑speed ovals to technical road courses. The prize on offer is substantial: the champion of the bracket will walk away with a $1 million payout, a figure that underscores the series’ intent to blend competition with a tangible financial incentive for drivers and teams. Among the storylines generating the most buzz is the early‑round clash between veteran Denny Hamlin and up‑and‑coming Ty Dillon. Hamlin entered the event on a three‑race winning streak, yet last year’s edition saw Dillon pull off an upset that sent Hamlin home earlier than expected, a result that adds a layer of intrigue to their upcoming encounter. The schedule’s diversity is another focal point. Competitors will travel from the historic banks of Indianapolis to the scenic turns of Sonoma, from the thunderous roar of Chicagoland to the tight, tactical layout of North Wilkesboro, and finally to the iconic Brickyard for the championship race, where the final showdown will decide the million‑dollar winner.
MBM Motorsports will not field a car at Michigan International Speedway this weekend, marking the latest gap in a calendar that includes just six planned 2026 appearances and unconfirmed driver selections.
AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon prepare for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville, each backed by distinct sponsors and personal milestones.
Veteran NASCAR reporter Marty Smith will host TNT’s studio show starting June 28, as part of a broader deal that moves "Inside the NBA" to ESPN and expands racing coverage across several U.S. tracks.
The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race moves to Dover Motor Speedway with a $1 million prize, a new format and updated betting odds, headlined by favorite Denny Hamlin.
NASCAR’s All‑Star event this weekend offers a $1 million purse, a novel three‑segment race structure and support series action at Dover and Toledo, headlined by Christopher Bell’s recent triumph.
NASCAR’s plan to drop Dover Motor Speedway’s points‑paying race in favor of a North Wilkesboro event has ignited criticism from fans, drivers and analysts who fear the move sidelines a storied venue and its loyal community.