# NASCAR In-Season Challenge Intensifies | Nascar News

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Podcast: [NASCAR News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nascar-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7512012)
Published: 2026-07-06T20:15:42+00:00
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NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge is heating up with just eight drivers left chasing that $1 million prize—Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell, William Byron, Todd Gilliland, and Alex Bowman—all advancing after wild races and smart strategies. Briscoe pulled off a clutch win at Chicagoland using a daring undercut, while Bowman, the 32nd seed and a recent injury survivor, proves he’s got fight left. Teammates like Hamlin and Bell are locked in a personal battle, with Bell fueled by frustration over his second-place slump. Up next? High-stakes matchups: Hamlin vs. Bell at EchoPark, Byron showing his old speed, and Elliott returning home to defend his title. Pressure’s mounting—and the million-dollar dream is still alive. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dbf5acaf028b6973

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