Todd Gilliland Stuns in Indy In-Season Challenge | Nascar News

Todd Gilliland pulled off a jaw-dropping upset in the 2026 In-Season Challenge at Indy, winning the five-week knockout bracket with a $1 million payday after starting 25th. Blaney, seeded third, looked unstoppable until a late-race wreck dropped him to 30th. Gilliland, despite sliding down to 15th and battling a late charge from Blaney, held on by two spots. After a shaky start, Gilliland’s clutch performances—including a win over Chase Elliott—proved he’s got what it takes under pressure. This wild, high-stakes format is proving to be a true test of grit, and Gilliland just proved he’s the one to beat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b071718b9618a248