A NASCAR official explains how major championship decisions are made and the key factors considered in the process.

Short-track racing is dropping playoffs, and Kenny Wallace says the move puts pressure on NASCAR to rethink its championship format.

As the NASCAR offseason continues, Kenny Wallace wants fans to stop getting so worked up about the future points format of ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR has created a new points system to reward drivers for performance throughout a race and throughout the season, no matter if they had won during the regular season or in one ...

With the NASCAR trial over, fans are wondering when we will hear about the new playoffs or overall championship format. Many thought that the sanctioning body would use the opportunity to use the news ...

Sunday marked the 20th Cup Series race on the regular season portion of the NASCAR schedule, with Sonoma Raceway delivering the second consecutive road course race in two weeks. Fittingly, the road ...

The 2026 NASCAR championship format has long been the most debated topic in the garage area. As the new season approaches, ...

Shane van Gisbergen earned his third win of the NASCAR Cup Series season in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on July 13 at Sonoma Raceway. With SVG winning, not a lot changed along the playoff cutline. Bubba ...

The NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture heading into the Aug. 23 regular-season finale at Daytona is simple -- barring a new race winner. Two playoff spots are available, with Tyler Reddick (+89 to the ...

In NASCAR, wins determine points, careers, and headlines. But every once in a while, a race turns into a shared moment, one ...