NASCAR is considering getting rid of the Playoffs and returning to a full-season points championship structure in 2026 - is that a good idea?

T he ever-fruitful topic that is the NASCAR Playoff format continues to deliver, with Team Penske's Ryan Blaney the latest to admit he's "game for a change," joining the likes of Chase Elliott and ...

NASCAR’s playoff format has been a hot-button topic since the Chase kicked off in 2004, evolving into the 16-driver ...

The championship is currently decided by eliminations, which often do not focus on the best drivers, let alone reward them.

NASCAR first adopted a postseason points format back in 2004 when it unveiled the “Chase for the Nextel Cup.” Previously, the series had simply awarded points based on finishing position and whoever ...

It all changed on September 17, 2025. NASCAR‘s playoff committee had dropped the bomb off making changes to the sport’s postseason format. The main topic of discussion was the possibility of reverting ...

Kevin Harvick playoff debate heats up as he and analysts challenge NASCAR’s playoff system, urging major changes for a fairer ...

The Round of 12 in the NASCAR playoffs opens with the sport's annual trip to New Hampshire for the Mobil 1 301, a race which ...

New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) has named 2004 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) champion, 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee and ...