NASCAR, The Chase and Darlington Raceway
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NASCAR drivers in favor of return to Chase format, saying it will yield a more legitimate champion
The new format — which was last used in 2013 — is designed to reward performance throughout the entire season and provide a larger sample size to determine a champion.
Ryan Blaney's No. 12 Team Penske Ford failed pre-race inspection twice on Saturday at Darlington. Fortunately, the car passed on the third attempt.
Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick and Carson Hocevar enter NASCAR’s Chase with vastly different seasons behind them, but the same championship dream ahead.
NASCAR enters The Chase with broad momentum highlighted by growth across attendance, social and digital, as well as commercial and fan development.
The Chase' NASCAR championship format is coming to all three NASCAR national series (Cup Series, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series) for the 2026 season. This format was in place from 2004-2013 in the NASCAR Cup Series.
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season continues with the Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway.
NASCAR Announces 'Swear Jar' Promotion, Fan Will Win Prize Money Based on NSFW Driver Radio Messages
NASCAR wants fans to have a bleeping good time during "The Chase" for the 2026 Cup Series championship. This season, NASCAR will be putting $5 in the pot every time a driver swears on the radio, and fans who correctly predict how many total swears there will be—or come closest—can win the entire pot as part of a new promotion:
Carson Kvapil and Rajah Caruth reached the O’Reilly Series playoffs despite bouncing between multiple cars, teams, and crew chiefs throughout the regular season.