Chase Briscoe made a run to the NASCAR Cup Series championship race last year, but the Joe Gibbs Racing driver feels this time is actually his best chance yet to win the title.

Our experts are split across the board on who will win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship heading into the Chase.

NASCAR introduces "Swear Jar" for 2026 Chase. One fan will win money based on the amount of swearing during the Chase.

Legacy Motor Club confirmed a piece of its driver lineup for the 2027 Cup season, bringing in Herbst to drive its third car next season.

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:

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.

One door slammed. Another flew wide open.

Sixteen drivers will compete across 10 races between Sunday and November 8 to determine the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series champion.