NASCAR restores 10-race ‘Chase’ championship format

The changes come amid fan complaints to periodic tweaks of a system that had been largely unchanged from its 2004 ...

NASCAR Cup Series 2026 schedule: Tracks, dates, how to watch each race

The NASCAR Cup Series returns in early February to begin its 2026 season. See the full broadcast schedule for every race this ...

NASCAR Championship Format: Past, Present, and What’s Next

NASCAR Championship Format explained, from early full-season points to The Chase, playoffs, and NASCAR’s return to a ...

NASCAR's Return to 'The Chase': Revamping the Championship Format

NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell emphasized that the new format aims to honor the sport's traditions while enhancing the competitive experience. The return to 'The Chase' seeks to bolster the ...

NASCAR Returns to Chase Format with Single 10-Race Championship Round

NASCAR will return in 2026 to its original "Chase" format, a 10-race postseason that will feature 16 drivers vying for the ...

NASCAR resurrects ‘The Chase’ as the 10-race championship format returns for 2026 season

Rebranding its playoffs as “The Chase,” the moniker used for a similar method of selecting Cup Series champions from 2004-13, ...