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Categories: SPORTS

Todd Gilliland NASCAR campaign

Entities: Team Penske · Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Todd Gilliland · NASCAR Cup Series · Ryan Blaney

Overview

Front Row Motorsports confirmed in mid‑July 2026 that Todd Gilliland will stay with the team through the 2027 Cup Series season, noting an "up and down" year but highlighting his run to the In‑Season Challenge semifinals. Gilliland then qualified for the Challenge final at the Brickyard 400, set to face 2023 champion Ryan Blaney for a $1 million prize after an eighth‑place finish at North Wilkesboro eliminated defending champion Chase Elliott.

At Indianapolis, the final unfolded as scheduled. Blaney, who had led the Challenge, spun on lap 120 following contact with John Hunter Nemechek, dropping to 26th and losing any chance at the bonus. Gilliland, despite a 24th‑place finish, accumulated enough points to clinch the In‑Season Challenge championship and the $1 million prize, underscoring the momentum Front Row hopes to build on after his contract extension.

Timeline

  1. about 10 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Ryan Blaney loses $1 million chance after Indianapolis crash

    Ryan Blaney spun during the Indianapolis In‑Season Challenge race, losing his $1 million shot, while Todd Gilliland finished 24th and won the championship.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland to vie for $1 million NASCAR In‑Season Challenge prize at Indianapolis

    Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland will clash in the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge final at the Brickyard 400, fighting for a $1 million bonus.

  3. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Front Row Motorsports Extends Todd Gilliland Contract Through 2027

    Front Row Motorsports signed Todd Gilliland through 2027 after a mixed 2026 season; he entered the In‑Season Challenge as the 25th seed and will race a semifinal at North Wilkesboro.

Sources

autogear.pt · autosportwereld.be · crimeandclues.com · essentiallysports.com · formularapida.net · hindi.sportskeeda.com · nptel.ac.in · theracingexperts.com