NASCAR In-Season Tournament Grid Finalized
The lineup for NASCAR’s inaugural in-season tournament, featuring a $1 million bonus, has been officially set following the race at Nashville Superspeedway. With 36 teams competing in the Cup Series, only the top 32 drivers have secured spots in the tournament bracket.
Brad Keselowski, who entered the weekend on the bubble, maintained his position with a salvaged 23rd-place finish, fending off pressure from Shane van Gisbergen, who finished 25th. Keselowski held a crucial 19-point lead over van Gisbergen, ensuring his inclusion in the tournament.
Top 32 Drivers Confirmed
The following are the top 32 drivers in points after the Nashville race, qualified for the tournament:
- William Byron
- Kyle Larson
- Christopher Bell
- Denny Hamlin
- Chase Elliott
- Tyler Reddick
- Ryan Blaney
- Joey Logano
- Ross Chastain
- Bubba Wallace
- Chase Briscoe
- Alex Bowman
- Austin Cindric
- Chris Buescher
- Kyle Busch
- Ryan Preece
- Carson Hocevar
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
- AJ Allmendinger
- Josh Berry
- Michael McDowell
- John Hunter Nemechek
- Todd Gilliland
- Erik Jones
- Zane Smith
- Austin Dillon
- Ty Gibbs
- Daniel Suarez
- Justin Haley
- Ty Dillon
- Noah Gragson
- Brad Keselowski
Drivers who did not qualify include van Gisbergen, Cole Custer, Riley Herbst, and Cody Ware.
Upcoming Events
The tournament’s format will see bracket seeding determined by the best finishes from the next three races at Michigan International Speedway (June 8), Mexico City (June 15), and Pocono Raceway (June 22). The tournament will officially commence at Atlanta Motor Speedway on June 28 in a head-to-head, single-elimination format, culminating at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27.
