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sports1 day ago

NASCAR Brings Back The Chase for 2026 as a Pure Points Battle

NASCAR unveiled a 2026 The Chase format: 16 drivers will race the final 10 events across the Cup, Xfinity (O'Reilly Auto Parts Series), and Truck Series, with no eliminations and a championship determined solely by points. The change returns to a season-long points battle after the previous era of elimination playoffs, with drivers and former champions praising the simpler, fan-friendly structure and the emphasis on consistent performance each week.

via NASCAR.com|
#2026-format#championship#nascar
motorsports1 day ago

NASCAR returns to The Chase with a 10-race title run for 2026

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.

via NBC Sports|
#2026-season#final-10-races#motorsports
sports1 day ago

Chase Returns: NASCAR Unifies Championship Format for 2026

NASCAR will bring back a Chase-style postseason in 2026 across the Cup Series, Xfinity (O’Reilly Auto Parts Series), and Craftsman Truck Series, using fixed playoff fields (Cup 16, Xfinity 12, Trucks 10) based on regular-season points, with no automatic berths for winners. A 55-point win bonus is introduced, regular-season champion gets a 25-point head start, and points are reset for the final Chase races (Cup 10, Xfinity 9, Trucks 7) to reward consistency while keeping the format simple and the finish decisive.

via NASCAR.com|
#2026#chase-format#nascar
sports2 days ago

Cup Series Heads to North Wilkesboro for 750-HP Prep Test

NASCAR Cup Series teams will conduct a one-day organizational test at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Tuesday as part of preparations for the new 750-horsepower rules for short tracks; one team from each chartered organization is expected to participate, with the test running 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET and free fan admission noon–5 p.m., ahead of the series’ first points-paying race at the track in 30 years on July 19.

via NASCAR.com|
#750-horsepower#cup-series#nascar
sports5 days ago

Ross Chastain to Compete in Eight Truck Races for Niece Motorsports in 2026

Ross Chastain will return to Niece Motorsports for a larger role in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, planning to race more events following new rules allowing Cup Series veterans to compete in additional races, with a schedule that includes sharing driving duties with Landen Lewis and a third driver, and aiming to maximize his opportunities this season.

via NASCAR.com|
#2026-schedule#nascar#niece-motorsports
sports5 days ago

Front Row Motorsports Announces Leadership and Crew Changes for 2026

Front Row Motorsports has appointed Grant Hutchens as crew chief for the No. 4 Ford driven by Noah Gragson for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, replacing Drew Blickensderfer, who will become competition director. Hutchens, a seasoned race engineer, will begin his first full season as a crew chief, aiming to help the team improve after missing the playoffs in 2025.

via NASCAR.com|
#2026-season#front-row-motorsports#grant-hutchens
sports7 days ago

Jimmie Johnson Secures Guaranteed Spot in 2026 Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson and Legacy Motor Club will use the Open Exemption Provisional to secure Johnson's spot in the 2026 Daytona 500, allowing him to compete for the race win despite not qualifying through traditional means. Johnson, a Hall of Famer and former champion, will start as the 41st car but won't earn championship points or prize money from the event.

via NASCAR.com|
#daytona-500#jimmie-johnson#legacy-motor-club