How will drivers fare in 2026 now that NASCAR is going back to the 10-race Chase format? Here are the preseason power ...

While NASCAR’s elimination system delivered surprises and the unpredictability television networks crave, keeping audiences engaged until the final race, the “win-and-you’re-in” format also raised ...

NASCAR is bringing back the Chase for the Championship, used from 2004-2013, and emphasizing winning with a return to a full-season points system.

Kyle Larson won what will be the final Cup Series playoff in the elimination format, in a November race that highlighted some of the issues with that system. Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images CONCORD, ...

After years of frustration from drivers, fans and many in the garage, NASCAR announced its new playoff format on Monday […] ...

NASCAR has changed its championship format several times over the years. Each version reflected the sport’s growth, ...

You'll recognize the new NASCAR playoff format. The organization will revert back to "The Chase" for the 2026 season.

The NASCAR championship format 2026 has an update as Matt Kenseth critiques points obsession as officials weigh new playoff systems.

In the NASCAR playoffs, no more winner-take-all finale and champs who might not be so deserving. That's good, right?

After using a playoff system for the past decade-plus, NASCAR will return to The Chase championship this year. According to a release from NASCAR, the new format is similar to that which was used from ...

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 ...

Connor Zilisch is too young to remember NASCAR's first stint using the Chase as its playoff format. Here's what he said about ...