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NASCAR’s $1 Million In-Season Challenge Debuts Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Drivers are seeded by their best finishes from Michigan through Pocono for a five-round knockout culminating in a million-dollar reward.

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Jun 22, 2025; Long Pond, Pennsylvania, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe (19) leads a pack of cars during The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The inaugural tournament begins June 28 at Atlanta with 32 drivers matched head-to-head in Round 1.
  • Bracket seeds are based on each competitor’s top results at Michigan, Mexico City and Pocono to determine first-round pairings.
  • Winners advance through road-course showdowns at Chicago and Sonoma before oval rounds at Dover and the July 27 final at Indianapolis.
  • The driver who prevails in the championship matchup pockets the full $1 million prize paid directly to the driver while still earning regular-season points.
  • Fans can enter a fantasy bracket challenge by predicting head-to-head winners for a chance to win their own $1 million grand prize.