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NASCAR Cup Series heads into final month before championship Chase

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:41 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

NASCAR Cup Series heads into final month before championship Chase

Summary

The NASCAR Cup Series approaches the final month of its regular season as it prepares for the return of the Chase for the Championship. This is the first time since 2013 that the Chase format will be utilized, featuring the top 16 drivers in the standings. Points will reset after the season's 26th race, with the leader starting the final stretch with 2100 points. This revised format aims to intensify competition as drivers vie for a spot in the postseason. The upcoming races will be crucial, as drivers work to secure their positions before the points reset.

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By the Numbers

•NASCAR Cup Series regular season enters its final month.
•Chase for the Championship returns after 2013.
•Top 16 drivers will have points reset post-26th race.
•Competitors will aim to secure playoff spots before the reset.
•Points leader begins with 2100 points in this format.

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What they're saying

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There is just one month of racing left in the regular season for the NASCAR Cup Series, as the Chase for the Championship returns for the first time since 2013. The revised format will take the top 16 drivers in the standings and reset their points after the 26th race of the season. The points leader will begin the final ten-week stretch with 2100 points, second will have 2075, third will begin ...Keep reading
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