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NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge Kicks Off Saturday with $1 Million Prize

Drivers will be seeded by their best finishes in Michigan, Mexico City and Pocono to set up head-to-head knockout matchups across five Cup Series races.

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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 features 32 drivers in a bracket-style knockout spanning EchoPark Speedway, the Chicago Street Course, Sonoma Raceway, Dover and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  • Seeding was determined by each driver’s best result over the past three races, earning Denny Hamlin the No. 1 spot and matching him against the lowest seed in Round 1.
  • The winning driver in the July 27 finale at Indianapolis will collect a $1 million prize on top of regular-season points.
  • Fans can participate in a fantasy bracket challenge for a chance to win $1 million by correctly predicting every head-to-head matchup.
  • The format is designed to inject midseason excitement and new storylines into TNT’s five-race broadcast package.