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Steve Letarte and Leigh Diffey preview 2026 NASCAR Chase excitement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:07 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Steve Letarte and Leigh Diffey preview 2026 NASCAR Chase excitement

Summary

Leigh Diffey and Steve Letarte will cover the 2026 NASCAR season's final four races and the 10-week Chase playoffs for USA Sports. Their commentary begins after the Iowa Speedway and will conclude at Homestead-Miami in November. Letarte highlighted the uncertainty surrounding championship contenders, emphasizing how ongoing performances could affect standings. With three weeks to go until the postseason, Denny Hamlin leads the standings with a 103-point advantage, while newcomers Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar have marked their presence with first career wins this season. Diffey expressed enthusiasm for the emergence of younger drivers in the series, which adds intrigue to the upcoming races.

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By the Numbers

•Letarte and Diffey will commentate the remaining 2026 NASCAR season.
•The Chase begins after three regular-season races.
•Denny Hamlin leads the standings by 103 points.
•Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar achieved their first career victories this season.
•The playoff format features a revamped 10-week schedule.

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9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Steve Letarte, Leigh Diffey explain what makes 2026 NASCAR Chase so intriguing

What they're saying

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Leigh Diffey, Steve Letarte and Jeff Burton will call the rest of the 2026 NASCAR season for USA Sports. Diffey and Letarte see plenty to follow.
— Yahoo Sports

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