NASCAR's In-Season Challenge: Denny Hamlin Secures Top Seed for $1 Million Prize
Denny Hamlin has secured the top seed in NASCAR's new In-season Challenge, a five-race tournament starting in Atlanta with a $1 million prize. The final 32-driver field was determined by recent race results, with Chase Briscoe winning the Cup race at Pocono to complete the lineup. The tournament will feature head-to-head matchups based on seeding, with winners progressing through a bracket-style format similar to NCAA basketball tournaments.
Hamlin will face off against Ty Dillon in the first round, while Briscoe, Chris Buescher, Christopher Bell, and Chase Elliott hold the next top seeds in the competition. The In-season Challenge is part of a new media rights deal that includes TNT, adding an exciting element to the NASCAR season. Stay tuned for thrilling racing action and see who will emerge victorious in this high-stakes tournament.