
NASCAR’s Final Stretch: Who Will Claim the Chase Spots?
With only a handful of races left, the battle for the 16‑driver playoff field is intensifying, featuring dramatic crashes, point resets and a chase for the regular‑season title.
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With only a handful of races left, the battle for the 16‑driver playoff field is intensifying, featuring dramatic crashes, point resets and a chase for the regular‑season title.

The upcoming docuseries NASCAR Americana traces the evolution of stock car racing from its Southern roots to a national phenomenon, highlighting key figures and free streaming options.

The 2026 Cup Series regular season finale at Iowa Speedway saw Denny Hamlin maintain his lead while Tyler Reddick’s comeback reshapes playoff seeding ahead of upcoming races at Richmond and New Hampshire.

A look at how the latest race reshaped the standings and set the stage for the final push toward The Chase.

NASCAR has locked in a 16‑race calendar for 2027, adding a dual weekend in Las Vegas while Chicago and San Diego events remain pending due to unresolved subsidy talks.

The final three races of the season will decide who makes the Chase, with intense battles at Iowa Speedway and Daytona International Speedway shaping the standings.

Rajah Caruth’s second‑place finish at Iowa Speedway not only marked a personal best but also reshaped the playoff picture, narrowing the gap to the cutoff and priming him for a decisive race at Daytona.

Denny Hamlin leads the standings, a dramatic crash at Iowa Speedway reshapes the playoff picture, and the upcoming Daytona race will reset points for the Chase.

Carson Kvapil edged Rajah Caruth by 0.343 seconds after a dramatic overtime maneuver, moving to the top of the points standings as the series heads to Daytona.

A late‑race spin by Jesse Love handed Sheldon Creed the lead in the HyVee Perks 250, while an overtime wreck reshaped the Chase cutline and set the stage for a decisive Daytona finale.

The 2026 NASCAR Chase resets points after race 26, setting the stage for a fierce battle across Iowa, Richmond, New Hampshire and Daytona.
NASCAR’s Iowa Corn 350 on August 9 will determine the last spot in the 2026 Chase, with Austin Cindric and Ryan Preece battling for the lead.

NASCAR’s 2026 calendar will feature no weekend breaks, compressing the season into a near‑continuous run of races that culminates in a ten‑race Chase, while the Truck and O’Reilly Series face tighter venue restrictions.

The 2026 season marks a pivotal shift in NASCAR's media rights, with USA Sports taking over most races and Amazon Prime Video securing five events annually. New announcers join veteran crews as the series expands its digital footprint.

Two RCR‑affiliated drivers are slated to make their national series debuts in 2026, while the organization navigates a transition after Kyle Busch’s death and prepares for 2027 roster moves.

A seven‑year, $7.7 billion agreement reshapes NASCAR’s television landscape, ending TNT’s live coverage and reallocating races to Fox, NBC, USA Sports and Amazon Prime Video, while new announcers prepare for the upcoming season.

Corey Heim secured two Cup Series victories within his first 15 starts, a feat last achieved in 1965, and is set to skip the Iowa Corn 350 while preparing for upcoming events.

Early reports suggest the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series calendar will feature classic races at Daytona, Bristol and Charlotte, alongside new events such as a Father’s Day race at Pocono and a July 4th showdown at Iowa, with television coverage spread across major networks.

NASCAR announced that Carson Brown will replace Rajah Caruth in the No. 88 Chevrolet for the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, debuting at Iowa Speedway. Caruth, 20 points behind the playoff cut, secures a secondary deal to remain eligible, as the series prepares for a historic showdown at Daytona.
The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule is beginning to take shape, featuring the Daytona 500 on February 21 and a mix of confirmed and pending dates across iconic tracks.

After a string of poor finishes, the three leading Cup drivers seek redemption at Iowa Speedway before the final Chase races decide the championship.
NASCAR has locked in several 2027 race weekends, including a February Clash at Daytona and a rescheduled Daytona 500 in August, while Atlanta, Texas and Austin secure multiple dates; questions remain about Chicago, San Diego and the All-Star Race.

The NASCAR Euro Series offers drivers a unique ladder to compete across multiple NASCAR levels worldwide, fostering international connections and career growth.

The partnership grants Sazerac marketing rights and sponsorship of the renamed Wheatley Vodka Clash, set for February 13, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, marking a strategic entry into sports-linked beverage promotion.