Christopher Bell supports NASCAR's return to Chase format for playoffs

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Christopher Bell supports NASCAR's return to Chase format for playoffs
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Christopher Bell expressed his approval for NASCAR's return to the Chase format in a SiriusXM interview. The Chase format emphasizes consistency, with the top 16 drivers based on points qualifying for the postseason, shifting the focus from winning to consistent performance throughout the season. Bell noted that this change makes every race and position significant, contrasting his previous experience in the elimination-style playoff, where early success could make subsequent races irrelevant. He is currently competing for his first Cup Series championship, ranking third in the points standings with four races remaining.

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  • •Bell approves of the Chase format during an interview on October 17.
  • •NASCAR returned to the Chase format, focusing on consistency over wins.
  • •Bell ranks third in points, 51 behind championship leader Kyle Larson.
  • •Only four races remain in the Chase for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship.
  • •Bell won the Chase opener at Darlington Raceway earlier this season.
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