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2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted on 1/13/26 at 11:36 am
Posted on 1/13/26 at 11:36 am
2026 NASCAR SEASON INFORMATION:
NASCAR Cup Series
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Points Standings
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Schedule
2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Points Standings
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Schedule
2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Points Standings
In 2026, the Cup Series will return to the 10-race "Chase" format. Here is how it will work:

NASCAR Cup Series
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Points Standings
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Schedule
2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Points Standings
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Schedule
2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Points Standings
In 2026, the Cup Series will return to the 10-race "Chase" format. Here is how it will work:
Posted on 1/13/26 at 11:44 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Its only one race but love seeing Tony come back to race trucks
Welcome back to NASCAR, Tony Stewart
The legend has won in:
-NASCAR Cup
-NASCAR Xfinity
-NASCAR Truck
-ARCA
-IndyCar
-World of Outlaws
-Sprint Car
-Midgets
-Silver Crown
-IROC
-SRX
-NHRA Top Fuel Dragster
-NHRA Top Alcohol
Welcome back to NASCAR, Tony Stewart
The legend has won in:
-NASCAR Cup
-NASCAR Xfinity
-NASCAR Truck
-ARCA
-IndyCar
-World of Outlaws
-Sprint Car
-Midgets
-Silver Crown
-IROC
-SRX
-NHRA Top Fuel Dragster
-NHRA Top Alcohol
Posted on 1/13/26 at 11:47 am to OU Guy
Clash rules same as last year
Clash format this year as far as heats, LCQ and final race same as last yr -- 25-lap heats, 75-lap LCQ, 200-lap main event (caution laps don't count). Also expect same number (23 cars) in main event with five from each heat, two from LCQ and then one spot on 2025 driver points.
Clash format this year as far as heats, LCQ and final race same as last yr -- 25-lap heats, 75-lap LCQ, 200-lap main event (caution laps don't count). Also expect same number (23 cars) in main event with five from each heat, two from LCQ and then one spot on 2025 driver points.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 11:48 am to OU Guy
North Wilkesboro test today (one car per organization): Scheduled: Chastain, Suarez, Busch, Elliott, Allmendinger, Buescher, Briscoe, Berry, Logano, Smith, Custer, Jones, Reddick, Stenhouse, Ware
Posted on 1/13/26 at 2:00 pm to OU Guy
Cup driver changes
Trackhouse:
Shane van Gisbergen changes from #88 to #97
Connor Zilisch replaces Daniel Suarez. #99 is gone. Zilisch will drive the #88.
Spire:
Daniel Suarez replaces Justin Haley in the #7 car. Haley will drive for Kaulig’s truck team, which will run Ram.
Trackhouse:
Shane van Gisbergen changes from #88 to #97
Connor Zilisch replaces Daniel Suarez. #99 is gone. Zilisch will drive the #88.
Spire:
Daniel Suarez replaces Justin Haley in the #7 car. Haley will drive for Kaulig’s truck team, which will run Ram.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 7:29 pm to OU Guy
Been a crazy off-season, I was wanting a full season points standings to decide championship but I’m fine with what we got. Only thing is I’d prefer 12 teams vs 16.
This post was edited on 1/13/26 at 7:30 pm
Posted on 1/13/26 at 7:57 pm to tWildcat
I like the new setup, only thing I will miss is some crazy driving by one of the long shots to win a race.
Hope Bubba takes a shot again this year.
Hoping RFK keeps improving. They made some advances last year.
Hope Bubba takes a shot again this year.
Hoping RFK keeps improving. They made some advances last year.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:59 pm to Pfft
I’m looking forward to SVG taking another step on ovals.
Plus I’m anticipating the SVG/Zilisch battles on the road courses will be fun.
Plus I’m anticipating the SVG/Zilisch battles on the road courses will be fun.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 10:51 am to Roll Tide Ravens
I can't complain about this format. Not exactly what I wanted but it's fair and can't argue with the champion anymore.
An underappreciated part of this change is that winning a race will actually be celebrated more. No more interviewing the guy who stayed above the cutline while ignoring the driver who actually won the race.
I really like the 15 extra points for the winner as well.
An underappreciated part of this change is that winning a race will actually be celebrated more. No more interviewing the guy who stayed above the cutline while ignoring the driver who actually won the race.
I really like the 15 extra points for the winner as well.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 11:16 am to Cliff Booth
That pissed me off last year. SVG wins the roval by 15 seconds. 5th win as a rookie. And no one cared. We’re watching the battle for 8th instead.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 10:04 am to Roll Tide Ravens
JR Motorsports reveals the paint scheme for their 2026 Daytona 500 entry, driven by Justin Allgaier.
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Posted on 1/15/26 at 10:36 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
I love how they used existing sponsorship as "contingency" decals. Brings a classic look back to the car. They also moved the number back as far they could according to the rule book to facilitate that.
Posted on 1/16/26 at 6:55 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Paint scheme of the year nominee.
Posted on 1/16/26 at 5:00 pm to tWildcat
Who all has been watching the chili bowl and ready for some soup tomorrow?
Posted on 1/16/26 at 11:19 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
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