Brian Herbst, NASCAR vice president and chief media and revenue officer, has suggested that will operate on a similar broadcasting schedule, offering a clear hint that playoffs will remain part of any ...

The NASCAR 2026 playoff format is already stirring debate as the sport prepares for major changes next season. The current setup puts 16 drivers into the playoffs through wins or points, then moves ...

As the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season fades into the background, the talk around the garage has locked onto one major topic: possible changes to the playoff format. Retired champion Kurt Busch has ...

The NASCAR Cup Series' longstanding playoff format is finally set for a major change, after 11 years of the existing 10-race, four-round structure, culminating in a winner-takes-all Championship Race.