Nascar

NASCAR operates three major national touring series, often referred to as a "ladder" for driver development:

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: nascar

: (Formerly Xfinity) The second division, serving as a training ground for up-and-coming talent. NASCAR operates three major national touring series, often

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

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