30 days ago

JGR President Hails NASCAR for 2026 Championship Format Switch

"Kudos to NASCAR. They listened to the input from the industry," said Dave Alpern, appreciating the governance's switch from the former elimination-style Playoffs. "We landed in a great place," he added. The new format builds on the Chase from yesteryears, amplified with a 16-driver field and bigger bonus for winning races without a win-and-you're-in clause.