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NASCAR reveals 2026 playoff format with return of The Chase

The NASCAR Championship returns in 2026, showcasing a new format. It is designed to put more emphasis on consistency throughout the regular season and a return to a qualification system that is based on points.

NASCAR announces return of ‘The Chase’

NASCAR announced, Monday, the return of the original format of "The Chase" to decide the champion for its three national touring series.

Michael Annett, Former NASCAR Driver, Dies at 39

On Dec. 5, it was announced that Michael Annett, a former winner in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, passed away at the age of 39. JR Motorsports confirmed the news in a social media post on X.

NASCAR 2026 Driver News and Updates

As a new NASCAR season approaches, the Silly Season announcements have begun. Here are all the changes we can look forward to in 2026.

Justin Allgaier, JR Motorsports reveal second consecutive Daytona 500 bid in 2026

The 2024 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion from Riverton, Illinois, will pilot the No. 40 Traveller Whiskey Chevrolet entry for JRM's second consecutive attempt of starting the Daytona 500 in 2026.

Is there a perfect NASCAR Championship Playoff System?

Is there a perfect NASCAR Championship Playoff System? The short answer is no. One race can erase a season of near flawless perfection.

Jesse Love muscles to first Xfinity Series championship and wins finale at Phoenix

The 2023 ARCA Menards Series champion from Menlo Park, California, led 35 of 200-scheduled laps and outdueled a trio of JR Motorsports' competitors to become the 35th competitor to win an Xfinity Series championship at Phoenix.

Brandon Jones captures final Xfinity pole of 2025 at Phoenix

The 28-year-old Jones from Atlanta, Georgia, posted a pole-winning lap at 130.957 mph in 27.490 seconds for his second Xfinity pole of 2025 at Phoenix.

NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix – Schedule and Highlights

NASCAR heads to Phoenix Raceway this weekend for the 2025 season finale. The championship for each series will be decided by a single race, with one simple goal: to finish ahead of your rivals.

William Sawalich to miss 2025 Xfinity finale at Phoenix; Justin Bonsignore to pilot Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 18 entry

The two-time ARCA Menards Series East champion from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, continues to recover from concussion-like symptoms stemming from his accident at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Rising talent: Fernando Luque Jr. joins AAG Racing

Fernando Luque Jr., will pilot the team’s No. 25 entry for Rounds 1 and 2 of the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin at Daytona International Speedway (DIS), Jan. 21–23 during the famous Rolex 24 event.

MX-5 Cup Champion Jeremy Fletcher Invited by Mazda to Drive in HSR IMSA Classic at Daytona

The 2025 champion, Jeremy Fletcher, will experience this behind the wheel of the 1991 Mazda RX-7 GTO from the Mazda Heritage Collection in the HSR IMSA Classic at Daytona International Speedway.

Forte Racing’s 2026 Season Kicks Off This Weekend at the ROAR Before the Rolex 24

Forte Racing opens its 2026 competition season this weekend at the ROAR Before the Rolex 24, entering two Ligier LMP3 cars in the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge season opener at Daytona International Speedway.

NASCAR at COTA Unveils First Responder Appreciation Weekend Initiative for Upcoming DuraMAX Grand Prix

Multi-faceted program features free race tickets, dedicated appreciation event and featured pre-race roles for local and regional first responders during the Feb. 27-March 1 DuraMAX Grand Prix NASCAR weekend at Circuit of The Americas

Brody Roa Returns to the Chili Bowl Nationals for the First Time Since 2022

For the first time since 2022, Brody Roa, the 2023 USAC/CRA Sprint Car Champion and 2019 USAC Southwest Series titleholder, will return to the prestigious Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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