NASCAR’s return to the Chase signals a long-awaited shift back to simplicity
- Posted on January 12, 2026
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NASCAR’s return to the Chase signals a long-awaited shift back to simplicity
NASCAR's new — or rather, dusted off — points format for 2026 will accomplish something major for a sport that has seemed filled with complexity for years: a return to simplicity. On Monday, NASCAR announced a return to the 10-race Chase format that it used to decide its champions from 2004-13.
