The NASCAR In-Season Problem is again within the Cup Sequence, returning for the 2026 season after a profitable debut final yr. Whereas it received’t begin at Naval Base Coronado, the matchups for Spherical 1 at Sonoma Raceway have now been set and a full schedule is out.
Right here’s your information to the NASCAR In-Season Problem 2026. We’ll begin off with the first-round matchups at Sonoma adopted by the NASCAR In-Season Problem schedule this yr. Additional beneath is the place you will discover solutions to extra questions concerning the in-season problem.
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NASCAR In-Season Problem Bracket 2026: Spherical One
DRIVER
VS
DRIVER
(1) Tyler Reddick
vs
(32) Alex Bowman)
(2) Denny Hamlin
vs
(31) Ty Dillon
(3) Ryan Blaney
vs
(30) Josh Berry
(4) Chase Elliott
vs
(29) Noah Gragson
(5) Ty Gibbs
vs
(28) Austin Dillon
(6) Kyle Larson
vs
(27) Riley Herbst
(7) Chris Buescher
vs
(26) John H Nemechek
(8) Daniel Suarez
vs
(25) Todd Gilliland
(9) Carson Hocevar
vs
(24) Zane Smith
(10) Christopher Bell
vs
(23) Ross Chastain
(11) William Byron
vs
(22) Ricky Stenhouse Jr
(12) Chase Briscoe
vs
(21) AJ Allmendinger
(13) Bubba Wallace
vs
(20) Michael McDowell
(14) Shane van Gisbergen
vs
(19) Ryan Preece
(15) Erik Jones
vs
(18) Joey Logano
(16) Austin Cindric
vs
(17) Brad Keselowski
NASCAR In-Season Problem Schedule
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Spherical
Monitor
Date
Monitor Sort
First Spherical
Sonoma Raceway
Sunday, June 28
Street Course
Second Spherical
Chicagoland Speedway
Sunday, July 5
Intermediate
Elite Eight
EchoPark Speedway
Sunday, July 12
Drafting
Last 4
North Wilkesboro Speedway
Sunday, July 19
Brief Monitor
Championship
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sunday, July 26
Rectangular Oval
NASCAR In-Season Problem FAQWhat is the NASCAR In-Season Problem?
The In-Season Problem is a 32-driver, single-elimination match held through the NASCAR Cup Sequence common season. It’s a five-race match that includes head-to-head matchups, the place the driving force with the higher end in every matchup advances to the subsequent spherical.
How do drivers qualify and the way is the bracket seeded?
Drivers qualify based mostly on the Cup Sequence factors standings following the race at Pocono Raceway (16 races). The highest-seeded driver faces the Thirty second-seeded driver, and the bracket continues with the highest-seeded driver dealing with the lowest-seeded driver.
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How does a driver advance within the NASCAR In-Season Problem?
A driver advances by ending greater than their opponent in that spherical. It’s a head-to-head matchup; for instance, Denny Hamlin advances to the second spherical if he finishes thirtieth and his opponent, Ty Dillon, finishes thirty fourth.
What tracks are internet hosting the In-Season Problem?
The 2026 NASCAR In-Season Problem races are Sonoma Raceway (Spherical 1), Chicagoland Speedway (Spherical 2), EchoPark Speedway (Spherical 3), North Wilkesboro Speedway (Spherical 4), and Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Championship Spherical).
Who received the In-Season Problem final yr?
Ty Gibbs received the In-Season Problem in 2025, incomes the $1 million prize.
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