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Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Ty Gibbs Turns $1M NASCAR In-Season Tournament Challenge Win into a Heartfelt Post-Race Gesture
Image via Imagn: Ty Gibbs Ty Gibbs scored big at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, winning NASCAR's first-ever In-Season Tournament and earning a $1 million prize, along with a black-and-gold trophy, a custom AEW wrestling belt, and a commemorative ring. Gibbs, the sixth seed, beat Ty Dillon in the five-race elimination challenge, finishing 21st while Dillon came in 28th. But here's the catch: Gibbs didn't take all the cash home. So what did he do with it? Ty Gibbs Vows to Donate $10,000 to Charity Following Big Win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway The 22-year-old dominated NASCAR's In-Season Tournament with speed, smart pit stops, and top-10 finishes. In the final, he faced surprise finalist Ty Dillon, the 32nd seed, who upset big names like Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski. However, the No. 10 Chevy driver struggled with car damage following a restart incident on Lap 56 and was three laps down in 28th. Dillon's dream run of knocking out Hamlin in the opening round at EchoPark Speedway and Keselowski at the Chicago Street Course ended in Indy, as Gibbs claimed the $1 million prize. However, Gibbs' classy post-race gesture and interview with TNT Sports were the talk of the town. 'Super cool. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 11 Foods That Help In Healing Knee Pain Naturally | Zen Life Mag Undo Very honored to be in this position. Thank you to all of NASCAR and TNT Sports for allowing us to be able to do this. It's awesome to win this and super cool to be in this position. A million bucks is a lot of money. I'm going to give $10,000 to wherever Ty Dillon wants to choose to give to charity.' He also added, 'I told the broadcast in the other show… our sponsor, SAIA, challenged Ty Dillon's sponsor; whoever loses gives ten thousand dollars for Toys for Tots. And I wanna put another ten on top of that. Wherever Ty Dillon wants it to go, it's his choice.' Gibbs was actually referring to a fun sponsor-driven side bet tied to the In-Season Challenge final, where the losing driver's sponsor would donate $10,000 to charity. Ty Dillon is in Good Spirits After Missing Out on $1 Million Prize While Ty Dillon was happy with Ty Gibbs' charitable gesture, it didn't soften the sting of narrowly missing out on the $1 million prize. In an interview with he reflected on his loss but was gracious in defeat. 'It's painful right now that we didn't win the whole thing. But it definitely doesn't overshadow how much this whole run has meant for us and our team, our sponsors. We're grateful, man. It's a good boost of energy. Hopefully, we'll finish out the year strong (he is currently in 32nd place) because of it. I believe in our team and what the future holds. So today was tough, but you know, this run has been really great and I appreciate it. ' Dillon's comments showed respect for the new In-Season Tournament format, which brought fresh energy to NASCAR's mid-season stretch. Despite driving for a smaller outfit like Kaulig Racing, Dillon got a rare month in the NASCAR spotlight. Also read: Valentina Shevchenko Embraces 'Self-Expression' After Bold Move to OnlyFans for Exclusive Content Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Bubba Wallace holds off Kyle Larson to win Brickyard 400
Bubba Wallace has been collecting points for the first 21 races of 2025, but on Sunday he earned something more important: a crown jewel trophy and a championship playoff berth. The 23XI Racing Toyota driver endured a late delay and barely won on fuel to capture Sunday's 29th annual Brickyard 400 in the second overtime at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway. After rain fell with six laps remaining and Wallace leading, the field sat through a red-flag condition for a rain shower, with the 23XI Racing team feeling they could only possibly make it through one overtime. On the restart and with 10 of the top 12 on old tyres and little fuel, the 31-year-old Mobile, Alabama, native led the two overtimes, had enough fuel in the second one and edged Kyle Larson by 0.222 seconds for his third career Cup Series win to break a 100 race winless streak. Wallace, whose No 23 Toyota is owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, led 30 laps and earned a spot in the championship playoffs by becoming the 13th different winner in 2025. Wallace went from appearing to have a win with seven laps left in regulation to wondering if he had enough fuel in an uncertain overtime period. If he had lost on fuel, it would have damaged him severely in the points. "I thought about everything under that red flag," said Wallace, whose previous wins were at Talladega and Kansas. "I am worn out, and that adrenaline rush is crazy. To overcome so much and to put these people here in Victory Lane, that's what it's about. It's about the people who continue to push me (and) believe in me." As a team owner, Hamlin changed into street clothes and kissed the bricks in the same way Wallace did. "They deserved to win the race," said Hamlin, who finished third after starting last in a backup car. "They were faster. They pulled away from the pack there. If that race goes green with no rain, they win it outright. "A great, flawless execution day by Bubba and (crew chief) Charles (Denike)." Ryan Preece and Brad Keselowski were in fourth and fifth, respectively. Ty Gibbs won the In-Season Challenge's $1m (R17,738,240) purse by topping Ty Dillon in the head-to-head matchup. Gibbs' No 54 Toyota finished 21st. Dillon suffered nose damage on the way to a 28th-place effort. Mitchell, Indiana, native Chase Briscoe led his first laps at Indy after starting from the pole for the first time - all 18 circuits - before Michael McDowell nudged Ross Chastain's Chevrolet and sent the No 1 backward into the turn 3 wall. Briscoe regained the lead late in the 50-lap Stage 1, giving the Joe Gibbs Racing driver his second stage win and the maximum bonus points. Wallace followed in second, while William Byron, Tyler Reddick and Chris Buescher were close behind. Late in Stage 2, Erik Jones' No 43 cut a right front tyre and slammed into the turn 3 wall to force the third caution, scrambling teams' strategies of pitting or staying out. Ford drivers Ryan Blaney and Keselowski stayed out to form the first row for a restart, and Blaney held off Larson for his fifth stage win this season. In a backup car after a qualifying crash as the last driver out on Saturday, Hamlin came in third with Byron and Brad Keselowski completing the top five.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400: Here's how much prize money he will get
Bubba Wallace won the Brickyard 400, making NASCAR history in the process. Bubba Wallace didn't reach the victory lane without some consternation, despite the final gap being 0.222 seconds. (AP) He became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval, surviving a late rain delay, two overtimes, concerns over running out of fuel and a hard-charging Kyle Larson on Sunday in the Brickyard 400. 'Unbelievable,' Wallace shouted on his radio after crossing the yard of bricks. Besides making history, Wallace is also in for a solid payday. How much prize money Bubba Wallace will get The total prize pool stands at $11,055,250, with the winner reportedly set to get eight to ten per cent of this amount – which translates to a check of around $884,420 and $1,105,525. There is also $1 million prize money for whoever wins the in-season challenge. The race inside the race — the In-Season Challenge — went to Ty Gibbs, who had a better car than Ty Dillon in qualifying and on race day. Gibbs finished 21st o win the inaugural March Madness-like single-elimination tournament and collect the prize. The Brickyard 400 – that is the 400-mile race – takes place in three stages of 50, 50, and 60 laps. How Bubba Wallace won Brickyard 400 Wallace didn't reach the victory lane without some consternation, despite the final gap being 0.222 seconds. Larson trailed by 5.057 seconds with 14 laps to go but the gap was down to about three seconds with six remaining when the yellow flag came out because of rain. The cars rolled to a stop on pit lane with four to go, giving Wallace about 20 additional minutes to think and rethink his restart strategy. Also Read | Fights over charters loom over NASCAR as teams, series await key court rulings But after beating Larson through the second turn, a crash behind the leaders forced a second overtime, extending the race even more laps as Wallace's team thought he might run out of gas. Wallace risked everything by staying on the track then beat the defending race winner off the restart again to prevent Larson from becoming the fourth back-to-back winner of the Brickyard. Next up, cup drivers will continue their brief Midwestern tour next Sunday when they race at Iowa. (With AP inputs)
Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
NASCAR at Indianapolis Brickyard 400 live results updates today: Time, schedule, starting lineup
NASCAR is back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For the second consecutive year, the Brickyard 400 returns to the IMS oval. Chase Briscoe, a Mitchell, Indiana native, earned his fifth pole of the season on Saturday with a lap of 183.165 mph. Briscoe has three career wins in the Cup Series. Will he get his fourth victory in his home state? Follow along for live updates. The NASCAR Brickyard 400 will take place at 2 p.m. ET Sunday, July 27, 2025. Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6 Row 7 Row 8 Row 9 Row 10 Row 11 Row 12 Row 13 Row 14 Row 15 Row 16 Row 17 Row 18 Row 19 Row 20 Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m., with a 60% chance of rain, according to NWS Indianapolis. High temperature is expected to be near 91 degrees. Heat index values may reach 105. Rain chances are between 30% and 50% from noon through 5 p.m. today, before jumping to a 60% to 70% chance in the early evening. Hot and humid conditions, with heat indices over 100, will continue through midweek. A break from the heat will finally arrive at the end of the week! Daily chances for thunderstorms most of the week with best chances on Wednesday. #INwx Decades of history: Best and worst of NASCAR Brickyard 400 action Race tickets begin at $45. TV: TNT, TruTV, HBO Max Watch the Brickyard 400 on Sling Streaming options include Sling, which offers a free trial, plus the driver cam on Max (subscription required). Catch the Brickyard 400 live on Sling Catch all the motor sports racing action from Indianapolis through multiple viewing platforms, including TNT (Sling offers free trial), TruTV (qualifying) and Max (in-car driver camera). Watch the NASCAR Brickyard 400 live with a Sling free trial Through four rounds of seeded matchups since June 28 in Atlanta, the In-Season Challenge championship matchup is set between Ty Gibbs and Ty Dillon. The better finisher between them wins $1 million. Dillon, the last of 32 seeded drivers entering event, finished better than top seed Denny Hamlin in Atlanta, No. 17 Brad Keselowski in Chicago, Alex Bowman at Sonoma and No. 12 John Hunter Nemechek in Dover. Gibbs was seeded 6th and finished better than No. 27 Justin Haley in Atlanta, No. 22 A.J. Allmendinger in Chicago, No. 14 Zane Smith and No. 23 Tyler Reddick in Dover. (Through July 20; race winners are in the 16-driver playoffs that begin Aug. 31; the other spots are filled by points winners) Drivers who have not won a race Below the 16-driver cut line
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
$1 million In-Season Challenge prize sets up the Brickyard 400 for split-screen racing
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Brickyard 400 viewers will be tuning into pure split-screen racing Sunday. On one side, they'll monitor whether Kyle Larson can defend his Brickyard 400 title or if Denny Hamlin can charge from the back of the field to become the fifth driver to complete a career sweep of the Cup's four crown jewel races. On the other side, they'll see whether Ty Gibbs or Ty Dillon or collects the $1 million prize that goes to the first In-Season Challenge champion. And, fittingly, this March Madness-like tournament concludes on one of the sport's grand stages — Indianapolis Motor Speedway's historic 2.5-mile oval. It's a made-for-television moment. 'This is going to be a special moment no matter what happens,' Dillon said before qualifying started Saturday. 'I do, ultimately, want to win in the Cup series, and I hope (winning) feels as great as these five weeks have. I don't know how to compare it because it's the first time anybody has really gone through this round by round.' The concept comes straight out of Indiana's other favorite sport, basketball. Series officials wanted a solution for the series' midsummer blues and chose a combination of the NBA's In-Season Tournament and college basketball's single-elimination NCAA Tournament. Race results at Michigan, Mexico City and Pocono set up a 32-driver field. Head-to-head results in Chicago eliminated 16 drivers, which was down to the Elite Eight after Sonoma. Gibbs and Dillon advanced from last week's Final Four and now they are here in Indy, getting as much attention Larson, Hamlin and the array of other big-name drivers. Larson and Hamlin spoke with reporters Friday. Gibbs and Dillon waited until just before a brief, rescheduled practice session took place at Indy. 'This is race car country is what we would call it, so being able to race here is an honor,' Gibbs said. 'The main goal, of course, is to go win the race and we're going to do everything we can to put ourselves in position to do that, and maybe if we don't do that, try to finish as best we can and if that's better than (Dillon), we'll take it.' The championship looks like a classic between Dillon, a 12-year veteran who is winless in 266 career Cup starts, and Gibbs, the 2022 Xfinity Series winner in his third full Cup season and the grandson of three-time Super Bowl champion and team owner Joe Gibbs. Like so many NCAA Tournament brackets, the bracket results defied expectations. Gibbs went into the five-race challenge seeded No. 6. Dillon took on the role of Cinderella after starting No. 32. And Gibbs has an edge after qualifying fifth. Dillon starts 26th. Along the way some of the favorites such as Hamlin, William Byron, Chase Briscoe and Kyle Larson fell out. Hamlin, who is seeking his first Brickyard win in 17 starts, first introduced the notion of a tournament on his 'Actions Detrimental' podcast and gave the series good marks for how it's played out. 'I think you get more buy-in from drivers if, you know, they're financially motivated,' said Hamlin, who lost to Dillon in the first round. 'I know a lot of people kind of played it off this year, but everyone knew about it, everyone knew who they had to beat. Everyone did care about it. I feel like it was implemented fairly well this year." Hamlin faces an even bigger hurdle after crashing hard in qualifying. He'll start 39th after Chase Briscoe claimed the pole. Now the question becomes who will take home the big prize? While Gibbs is trying to race his way into the playoffs and Dillon continues to chase his first Cup win, the two drivers also will be paying attention to the race inside Sunday's race. And so will the fans. 'It feels like the last three or four weeks, I've done enough media and talked to enough people and had fan growth like I've never seen before, that felt like I had won the last three weeks,' Dillon said. 'So it's a weird conundrum. It's not a win, but it has felt so special to be a part of.' Bubba's story When Bubba Wallace drove the No. 23 car onto the track for his qualifying run Saturday, he didn't have any expectations. When he climbed out of the car, he had the provisional pole and it stayed there — until Briscoe's late attempt. And while Wallace will start on the front row, he wasn't satisfied with how it played out. 'It's a weird feeling right now,' Wallace said. 'I had no idea what kind of lap I put together and obviously, man, so close. You know no one wants to finish second in motorsports or whatever it is. I sure don't want to. So if it's qualifying, it's a little kick in the groin but aside from that, a pretty good day.' Family celebration Briscoe's pole-winning run was the second leg of a celebratory weekend for his family, which still calls Mitchell, Indiana, home. That's about 85 miles southwest of Indy. The first part came Friday when Briscoe's sister got married. And Briscoe has a chance to complete the third leg by winning his first Brickyard title. But he's also wary about a potential sibling rivalry. 'I would love to cap it off with the Brickyard 400, but I'm sure my sister would be mad if I went and kind of topped the wedding,' Briscoe said. 'But, yeah, it's been a fun week to come up here and get to do all the things we've done.' Double duty After qualifying 38th for Sunday's race, Katherine Legge took a short break before jumping in her car for the start of the Xfinity race. The longtime IndyCar driver is doing double duty this weekend on a track she knows well. Legge has started four Indianapolis 500s, most recently in 2024. This season, she's made six starts on the stock car circuit — two in the Xfinity Series and four, so far, in the Cup Series. And on Sunday, she'll hit another milestone — becoming the 21st driver to compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard. Odds and ends Shane van Gisbergen will make his first career start on Indy's oval after qualifying 11th. ... Points leader Chase Elliott starts from the No. 30 spot on the grid. ... Despite the qualifying crash, Hamlin remained the betting favorite in Indianapolis with Larson and Briscoe not far behind, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. The trio has just one win on Indy's oval. ___ AP auto racing: recommended Item 1 of 3
