# Road Course Roulette: Who Wins the In-Season Challenge

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Published: 2026-06-23T22:57:34+00:00
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Denny Hamlin, the No. 2 seed, brings championship pedigree and road course prowess to the In-Season Challenge, eyeing a deep run after knocking out Ty Dillon last year. Ryan Blaney, seeded third, shows strong form but faces questions about his team’s consistency, with a favorable start at Sonoma. Chase Elliott, fourth, has speed but needs clutch performances to overcome recent finish struggles. Ty Gibbs, the defending champ and No. 5 seed, rides momentum from last year’s win and road course strength, though his teammate Chase Briscoe looms as a threat. Kyle Larson, sixth, remains dangerous despite recent win droughts, with road courses being his Achilles’ heel. Chris Buescher, seventh, is a steady, well-rounded contender. Daniel Suárez, eighth, is having a breakout year and could reach the semis, especially at EchoPark. Carson Hocevar, a rising star, faces road course hurdles, while Christopher Bell, ninth, is a wildcard after injury and recent struggles. The tournament hinges on early-round resilience, especially at Sonoma, as stars and newcomers battle for Indianapolis glory. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/90ab3e4d758cb40e

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