The NASCAR Cup Series moves to the Chase format in 2026, a major change from the playoff system.

NASCAR is replacing its multi-round playoff with a 10-race, cumulative points system called "The Chase." The new format eliminates the winner-take-all championship race and automatic playoff berths ...

After more than a decade with an elimination-style playoff system, NASCAR’s championship format has busted the bracket and cut to The Chase. NASCAR will return to a postseason Chase in all three ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — NASCAR said that they are bringing back The Chase championship format for the 2026 season with a few modifications to the original. The Chase will have 10 races that follow ...

The 2026 Cup Series season begins officially with the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15. What's to look forward to this season? A 19-year-old wunderkind rookie making his full-time debut, a couple of new tracks ...

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has officially arrived. After almost three months of zero on-track action, the Cup Series returns to Daytona International Speedway for its biggest weekend of the ...