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

In the fall of 2004, a new chapter of NASCAR history began when the sport opened its very first postseason battle for the championship -- then dubbed the "Chase for the Cup" -- with a trip to New ...

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 ...