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 ...

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Former Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick believes NASCAR’s decision to move back toward the Chase-style championship format ...

Kevin Harvick welcomed NASCAR’s decision to abandon the elimination-style playoffs and return to a Chase format in 2026, calling it a necessary reset after years of manufactured drama.

Bell made certain to leave his fingerprints all over the sport. He played an important role in last year’s playoff committee, after fans and stakeholders alike pointed out how the elimination format ...

Now that Cinderella is out of the picture in the regular-season finale, Daytona's summer race loses one of its key elements.

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

Hendrick Motorsports will navigate a new championship format in 2026. The team will also have a new athletics facility on its side.

Denny Hamlin explains why NASCAR’s 2026 Chase format rewards consistent teams and reduces surprise playoff runs late in the season.

Larson and crew chief Cliff Daniels showed not only consistency in 2025 but also tenacity. Larson had a pair of DNFs on the year, but his team avoided a few more, getting Larson’s car repaired and ...

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

Seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson reacts to the Chase format’s return, though his view doesn’t exactly match fans’ expectations.