NASCAR resurrects 'The Chase' as the 10-race championship format returns for 2026 season

The overhaul is the most significant update of its postseason in 12 years.

NASCAR reverts back to 'The Chase' playoff format. Here's how it works

You'll recognize the new NASCAR playoff format. The organization will revert back to "The Chase" for the 2026 season.
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NASCAR changes playoff format back to ‘Chase’-style system after rising criticism

Kyle Larson won what will be the final Cup Series playoff in the elimination format, in a November race that highlighted some of the issues with that system. Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images CONCORD, ...
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NASCAR changes playoff format again as it reverts back to the original 10-race Chase format

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.
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NASCAR looking into a new playoff format with a four-race "Chase"

NASCAR is moving away from the one-race finale in favor of a new championship format. As of November 13, the sport hasn't decided on a format for the 2026 season; however, a few ideas have been ...