Todd Gilliland Stuns in Indy In-Season Challenge | Nascar News

Hamlin's Brickyard Heartbreak | Nascar News

Denny Hamlin’s Brickyard dreams hit another snag—he finished fifth in his 18th attempt, narrowly missing victory in NASCAR’s crown jewel. Though his team, 23XI Racing, claimed the win with Corey Heim, Hamlin was right there, leading laps and battling for the top spot until a critical restart mishap handed the lead to Heim. Blaming lack of synchronized push from his teammate Christopher Bell, Hamlin admitted the team fell short on execution—not luck. With retirement looming after the 2027 season, this near-miss stings even more, as he continues chasing his first Brickyard win. 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/d7cdccb6d2c9de54

Corey Heim’s Brickyard Triumph | Nascar News

Corey Heim stunned the NASCAR world by winning the Brickyard 400 in just his 15th career start—his first crown jewel victory—and proved he’s a force to be reckoned with, even on a part-time schedule. The win came amid fiery battles with polesitter Carson Hocevar, whose post-race gesture toward Heim went unnoticed by Heim until after the checkered flag. Heim shrugged it off with a grin, calling it “a big fat L,” while Hocevar admitted they don’t get along but respect Heim’s raw speed. Their rivalry, dating back to the Truck Series, only intensifies when they’re both masters of drafting and air manipulation. Heim’s triumph isn’t just a flash in the pan—it’s a statement that he belongs at the top, and fans are already watching to see how this story unfolds. 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/901325f3c91c2fa2

Bell Falls Short at Brickyard | Nascar News

Christopher Bell narrowly missed victory at the Brickyard 400, finishing second after Corey Heim held strong through the final laps. Starting 23rd and climbing thanks to a savvy pit stop, Bell battled his way into contention, working with teammate Denny Hamlin before Heim surged ahead on a key restart. Though he couldn’t find a way past Heim, Bell praised his team’s execution and called it a solid, hard-fought second-place finish — his sixth of the year and his first since last fall. 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/c7983558a5d397f0

Gilliland’s Luck and Grit Pay Off | Nascar News

Todd Gilliland and Front Row Motorsports pulled off a wild, last-minute win at Indianapolis’ In-Season Challenge, snagging a cool $1 million payday despite finishing 24th — just two spots ahead of Ryan Blaney, who spun in a late crash and finished 26th. Starting from a brutal 36th, Gilliland clawed his way through tough competition, beating Spire and Hendrick drivers, and admitted they barely skated by in every round — but credit went to his hardworking crew. Blaney, who started 13th, looked poised to win until contact with John Hunter Nemechek derailed his charge. Gilliland called it a nerve-wracking, thrilling ride — and a well-earned reward. 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/e3cf2ff8b1b63d45

Corey Heim’s Brickyard Upset | Nascar News

Corey Heim stunned the racing world with a gutsy Brickyard 400 win—his first at Indy and just his 15th Cup Series start—holding off Bell and Logano in a heart-pounding green-flag dash that had him clinging to victory. With a lucky pit call and flawless execution, Heim’s breakout moment sets him up for a full-time ride next year. Meanwhile, Todd Gilliland cashed in a $1M prize in the In-Season Challenge after Ryan Blaney’s wreck opened the door, finishing 24th to Blaney’s 26th. Bell praised Heim’s mental grit, while the race’s drama peaked in a nine-car crash, a restart push from Logano, and Heim’s last-lap gamble to edge out Bell by a quarter-second—proving that in racing, timing, luck, and nerve can rewrite history. 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/d0c0df9695947813