NASCAR Rules Explained: Stages, Chase, Flags and Points

Aug 8, 2026 - 11:00
NASCAR Rules Explained: Stages, Chase, Flags and Points
A plain-English guide to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series rules, including stage racing, points, flags, cautions, overtime, penalties and the new Chase format. It explains how drivers qualify for the 10-race championship contest, how points are reset, why race wins still matter and what changed after NASCAR ended its elimination-style playoffs.

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