2026 NASCAR Truck Chase grid set after points reset
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

The 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase grid was finalized following Saturday's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. With the reinstatement of the Chase format, the 'win and you're in' structure is no longer in effect. Instead, the top ten drivers based on points accrued over 18 races gained a spot in the Chase. All drivers' points will reset, with additional points awarded based on regular-season standings. The reset prepares teams for the playoffs as they compete for the championship.
- •Top ten drivers advance into the Chase based on points.
- •The Chase format no longer uses a win-based qualification.
- •Points reset occurs after the regular season ends.
- •Bonus points are awarded for regular-season performance.
- 8:32 PMMotorsport.com — The official 2026 NASCAR Truck Chase grid after points reset
"The 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase grid is set after Saturday's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS). With the return of the Chase, the 'win and you're in' playoff format is gone, and so, the ten drivers with the most points after 18 races simply advance into the Chase. The points will now reset, with bonus points awarded to drivers based on where they ended the regular season ...Keep reading
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