NASCAR正在用2026年的10分、无灭绝大通模式取代其决赛系统,在决赛后将头衔授予得分最高者。 NASCAR is replacing its playoff system with a 10-race, no-elimination Chase format for 2026, awarding the title to the top points scorer after the final race.

NASCAR正在恢复其2026年杯赛的原“Chase”格式,以基于定期赛点的顶尖16名驾驶员的10角季后赛取代目前的决赛系统。 NASCAR is reviving its original "Chase" format for the 2026 Cup Series, replacing the current playoff system with a 10-race postseason featuring the top 16 drivers based on regular-season points. 在Homesstead-迈阿密高速公路最后赛事结束后, 最多得分的驾驶员将成为冠军。 No eliminations will occur, and the driver with the most points after the final race at Homestead-Miami Speedway will be crowned champion. 比赛胜利现在从40分提升至55分，常规赛积分领先优势带着25分优势进入季后赛，但16名资格赛车手的积分排名将重置。 Race wins now award 55 points, up from 40, and the regular-season point lead carries a 25-point advantage into the postseason, though standings are reset for the 16 qualifiers. 新结构适用于所有三个全国性系列,强调一致性和种族胜利,同时取消决赛点和“定期季赛冠军”头衔。 The new structure applies to all three national series, emphasizing consistency and race wins while removing playoff points and the "regular-season champion" title. 本季从2月15日的《代顿纳500号》开始,福克斯实况转播。 The season begins with the Daytona 500 on February 15, broadcast live by Fox.