The Chase for the Cup is back in NASCAR. The sanctioning body announced Monday that it was returning to its original postseason roots and getting rid of the multi-round format it had used since 2014.

NASCAR has major decisions to make ahead of the 2026 season, but there are none bigger than its points format. The sport is likely to scrap the one-race finale that has caused much controversy over ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR's nearly two-year study into an overhaul of its championship-deciding format concluded Monday with the reveal that in 2026 the stock car series will return to a 10-race ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR’s nearly two-year study into an overhaul of its championship-deciding format concluded Monday with the reveal that in 2026 the stock car series will return to a 10-race ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — NASCAR said that they are bringing back The Chase championship format for the 2026 season with a few modifications to the original. The Chase will have 10 races that follow ...

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch weighed in on the sport bringing back The Chase points format for 2026. The driver of the #8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet said he believed NASCAR ...

After years of frustration from drivers, fans and many in the garage, NASCAR announced its new playoff format on Monday afternoon that will be implemented beginning in the 2026 season. The new NASCAR ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Greg Engle is a Florida based reporter who covers NASCAR. RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 10: Roush Racing drivers, Matt Kenseth, Greg ...

NASCAR announced a playoff format change on Jan. 12, 2026, at its production studio in Concord, N.C. Among those helping make the announcement were (front row, left to right) former driver Mark Martin ...

The NASCAR Cup Series season begins on Feb. 15 with the crown jewel race, the Daytona 500. NASCAR had an eventful offseason, with the sanctioning body and 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports settling ...

Christopher Bell (20) and Kyle Larson (5) are our experts' picks to win the 2026 championship. Gary A. Vasquez / Imagn Images The return of the Chase for the NASCAR Cup as the championship format will ...