Nascar

Races are generally divided into , where the top 10 finishers of each stage earn bonus points. In a significant shift for the 2026 season, the NASCAR Cup Series returned to the "Chase" format used from 2004–2013:

As of April 2026, the following drivers lead the Cup Series Standings : Tyler Reddick Denny Hamlin Ryan Blaney Chase Elliott Kyle Larson The Chase 101: How new championship format works nascar

: The top 16 drivers qualify based solely on regular-season points (the "win-and-you're-in" rule has been retired). Races are generally divided into , where the

: The driver with the highest total points after the final race of the season is crowned the champion. 2026 Cup Series Leaders 2026 Cup Series Leaders NASCAR operates three major

NASCAR operates three major national touring series, often referred to as a "ladder" for driver development:

: A 10-race postseason where points are re-seeded just once. There are no more eliminations throughout these final 10 races.

: (Formerly Xfinity) The second division, serving as a training ground for up-and-coming talent.