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NASCAR In-Season Challenge Winner
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NASCAR In-Season Challenge Winner

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$109,352

Todd Gilliland

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Resolved Jul 27, 2026

Closed: Jul 26, 9:14 PM EST

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Todd Gilliland

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$21,692
N/A
N/A
$13,137
Settled
Yes
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Ryan Blaney

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$19,094
N/A
N/A
$10,359
Settled
No
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Denny Hamlin

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$13,511
N/A
N/A
$8,499
Settled
No
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Christopher Bell

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$9,812
N/A
N/A
$7,469
Settled
No
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Chase Elliott

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0%
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N/A
$7,882
N/A
N/A
$6,300
Settled
No
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Carson Hocevar

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$5,699
N/A
N/A
$4,526
Settled
No
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Tyler Reddick

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$4,736
N/A
N/A
$2,945
Settled
No
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Chase Briscoe

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$4,278
N/A
N/A
$1,995
Settled
No
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Kyle Larson

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$3,931
N/A
N/A
$3,596
Settled
No
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Ty Gibbs

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$3,620
N/A
N/A
$2,682
Settled
No
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Alex Bowman

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$3,540
N/A
N/A
$2,817
Settled
No
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Shane Van Gisbergen

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$3,305
N/A
N/A
$1,942
Settled
No
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William Byron

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N/A
$2,957
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N/A
$2,305
Settled
No
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Zane Smith

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$1,044
N/A
N/A
$803
Settled
No
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Chris Buescher

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0%
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N/A
$1,034
N/A
N/A
$1,019
Settled
No
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Erik Jones

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0%
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N/A
$647
N/A
N/A
$647
Settled
No
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Michael McDowell

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$449
N/A
N/A
$449
Settled
No
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Ty Dillon

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N/A
$437
N/A
N/A
$432
Settled
No
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Riley Herbst

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$324
N/A
N/A
$221
Settled
No
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Daniel Suárez

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$284
N/A
N/A
$284
Settled
No
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Bubba Wallace

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$268
N/A
N/A
$258
Settled
No
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Joey Logano

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$250
N/A
N/A
$250
Settled
No
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Ross Chastain

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$206
N/A
N/A
$206
Settled
No
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AJ Allmendinger

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$126
N/A
N/A
$126
Settled
No
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Brad Keselowski

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100¢
N/A
$86
N/A
N/A
$86
Settled
No
Total markets: 25 of 32

Description

The 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge is a single-elimination tournament featuring 32 drivers competing across five NASCAR Cup Series races held from late June through late July. In each matchup, the driver with the better finish advances to the next round until a champion is crowned.

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The 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge is a 32-driver, single-elimination tournament conducted over five NASCAR Cup Series races: Sonoma Raceway (June 28), Chicagoland Speedway (July 5), EchoPark Speedway (July 12), North Wilkesboro Speedway (July 19), and Indianapolis Motor Speedway (July 26). Tournament advancement is determined by head-to-head competition, where the driver achieving the better finishing position in each matchup progresses to the subsequent round. This format continues through successive rounds of elimination until a single driver remains as the tournament winner. The winner of the 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge is determined by successful progression through all rounds of this single-elimination bracket structure.

Frequently asked questions

On Kalshi, the NASCAR In-Season Challenge market dashboard displays real-time odds and historical price movements for predicting who will win NASCAR's annual in-season competition. The interface shows current market pricing, 24-hour trading volume, and outcome probabilities as traders buy and sell shares. This market reflects collective forecasting on which driver will accumulate the most points across the designated in-season races, updated continuously as new information and race results emerge throughout the season.

Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional analyst forecasts because they aggregate real-money bets from thousands of participants with diverse expertise and incentives. While sports analysts rely on historical performance, team dynamics, and qualitative judgment, this market prices outcomes based on what traders are willing to risk. Prediction markets can sometimes detect shifts in driver form or team strategy faster than published forecasts, though both approaches have merit depending on the depth of available data and the timing of your inquiry.

On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where traders submit bids and asks for shares tied to each potential winner. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of each outcome reflects the probability traders assign to that driver winning the challenge, with higher prices indicating stronger consensus. As new race results, injuries, or team news breaks, traders adjust their positions, causing prices to shift in real time and revealing updated market sentiment.

This market resolves around Aug 10, 2026, once the NASCAR In-Season Challenge concludes and the winner is officially confirmed. The outcome is verified against credible public sources, including NASCAR's official standings and announcements. Resolution depends on which driver finishes with the highest points total across all races included in the challenge format for that season.

Key catalysts include race results and point standings updates, which directly affect each driver's path to winning the challenge. Driver injuries, team personnel changes, or mechanical failures can shift expectations significantly. Weather forecasts for upcoming races, playoff implications, and momentum swings in the standings all influence trader behavior. Media coverage of driver performance and expert commentary may also sway sentiment, as traders incorporate new analysis into their positions leading up to the final races.