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NASCAR Revives The Chase Format, Revises Points System for 2026

2/28/2026

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National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) will reinstate The Chase for 2026 and revise the points system.
The top 16 drivers will qualify for The Chase, ending automatic playoff berths.
Race winners will earn 55 points.
The regular-season champion will receive 25 points and start The Chase with 2,100 points as NASCAR returns to 2004–2013 format.
As of now, Tyler Reddick leads the standings with 125 points.

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National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) will reinstate The Chase for 2026 and revise the points system.
The top 16 drivers will qualify for The Chase, ending automatic playoff berths.
Race winners will earn 55 points.
The regular-season champion will receive 25 points and start The Chase with 2,100 points as NASCAR returns to 2004–2013 format.
As of now, Tyler Reddick leads the standings with 125 points.