NASCAR has a new playoff format for 2026 and beyond. Then again, “new” might be a misnomer. The governing body of the largest motorsport in America announced the return of “The Chase” as its national ...

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.

In a press conference late Monday afternoon, NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell presented the series’ new system for selecting its season champion, beginning in 2026. It’s a modified version of a return ...

NASCAR Rule Changes have been officially announced ahead of the 2026 season, with updates set to impact the Cup Series, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

On Friday, NASCAR issued an update to the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rule bookes, to include several competition updates for the 2026 ...

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece leads the field across the start line following a restart during the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.