Nascar [NEW]

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

: The top 16 drivers qualify based solely on regular-season points (the "win-and-you're-in" rule has been retired). nascar

NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is one of the world's premier motorsport organizations and a staple of American sports culture. Founded in 1948 by Bill France Sr., it has evolved from humble beginnings—rooted in Prohibition-era moonshine runners who modified cars to evade police—into a multibillion-dollar industry. : The driver with the highest total points

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: Founded in 1948 by Bill France Sr

: The third level, featuring modified pickup trucks. Race Format & 2026 Championship

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