NASCAR predictions 2026, expert picks for NASCAR Cup champion, Chase
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season opens Feb. 15 with the Daytona 500 race. Here's how our experts picked the 2026 NASCAR champion.
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Kevin Harvick Warns NASCAR Fans About New Postseason Format
With a return to “The Chase” championship format, Kevin Harvick believes NASCAR has found its middle ground again. Kevin Harvick discussed the new 2026 NASCAR Chase format on his podcast ...
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Kyle Busch warns new championship format will transform NASCAR strategy in 2026
Kyle Busch, who has won the NASCAR Cup Series championship two consecutive years, recently shared his reaction to the changing format of NASCAR. It has been officially confirmed that the ...
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New championship format won't desire NASCAR drivers' desire to win
NASCAR's new Chase format no longer ensures drivers a playoff berth via a victory and will place more of an emphasis on consistency, but it won't diminish the inherent desire every driver has to ...
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NASCAR Makes Playoff Change at Iconic Track: Report
The NASCAR Cup Series playoff schedule now features zero road courses. NASCAR's playoff race at Charlotte Motor Speedway will look different starting in 2026. No road or street courses remain ...
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Shane van Gisbergen confesses the new championship format makes NASCAR hard for him
The NASCAR community is still discussing how the new championship format is going to change the Next-Gen era racing. It was recently announced that from 2026, the sport will adopt a 10-race ...
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New NASCAR Chase Format Could Well Be A Blessing for Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
The Chase format has won over most NASCAR drivers, particularly those whose consistency exceeds their win totals. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. now counts himself among that group. The 2023 Daytona 500 ...