NASCAR has a new playoff system in 2026. It’s back to the Chase. Instead of win-and-in, it’s the top-16 drivers in the regular-season standings that will make the 10-race Chase, which will be a mini-season of its own with no eliminations. The 16 drivers will have their points reset for the start of the final 10-race stretch with the regular-season champion at 2,100 points, second place at 2,075, third place at 2,065, fourth place at 2,060 and so on by five-point increments with 16th reset to 2,000. Three races remain in the regular season: Richmond, New Hampshire and Daytona. So who is in and...
NASCAR Chase Tracker: 12 Spots Remain With 3 Races To Go
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Aug 10, 2026 • 4 weeks ago
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