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From Trevor Bayne’s 2011 Daytona 500 triumph to Corey Heim’s 2026 San Diego victory, a select group of part‑time drivers have defied the odds, proving that occasional brilliance can still break through in a full‑time era.
The second edition of the NASCAR In-Season Challenge features a tournament-style format during TNT Sports' summer slate, with the final two competitors meeting at the Brickyard 400 for a $1 million prize.
Carson Hocevar's aggressive style earned him a career‑best finish at his home‑state track, but the resulting multi‑car wreck sparked criticism from peers and raised questions about his future in NASCAR.