NASCAR returns to The Chase with a 10-race title run for 2026
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NASCAR will revive The Chase as the 10-race championship format for the 2026 Cup Series, crowning the champion by total points across the final 10 races instead of a one-shot finale. The field is 16 drivers with a reseeded points system starting at 2,100 for the regular-season leader and 55-point wins to incentivize victories; the schedule remains unchanged, ending at Homestead-Miami on Nov. 8, following a 2025 Playoff Committee review.
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