As the 2026 season draws closer, NASCAR is rolling out a set of technical and regulatory upgrades that could rewrite how ...

NASCAR's method for determining its Cup Series champion has evolved multiple times since its inception. The current playoff format, which began in 2004, culminates in a winner-take-all final race ...

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — William Byron picked a good time for his first career NASCAR Cup Series pole at Martinsville Speedway, qualifying first for a race that he is treating as a must-win. The ...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. opened up about some big playoff changes coming to NASCAR in 2026. He mentioned it on the Dale Jr. Download, casually dropping that the updates won’t just hit the Cup Series but ...

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 ...

The 2025 NASCAR season has ended, and it likely marks the conclusion of the current era. It is expected that NASCAR will announce a new format for the 2026 season, ending the one-race finale that ...

Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway put two spots in the Championship 4 up for grabs, with the best NASCAR drivers this season battling for the final two shots at winning the championship ...

Connor Zilisch was dominant throughout the Xfinity Series season, but on Saturday, he had to watch someone else be crowned champion. James Gilbert / Getty Images AVONDALE, Ariz. — In the midst of ...