Nascar

: The third level, featuring modified pickup trucks. Race Format & 2026 Championship

As of April 2026, the following drivers lead the Cup Series Standings : Tyler Reddick Denny Hamlin Ryan Blaney Chase Elliott Kyle Larson The Chase 101: How new championship format works nascar

NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is one of the world's premier motorsport organizations and a staple of American sports culture. Founded in 1948 by Bill France Sr., it has evolved from humble beginnings—rooted in Prohibition-era moonshine runners who modified cars to evade police—into a multibillion-dollar industry. : The third level, featuring modified pickup trucks

: The top 16 drivers qualify based solely on regular-season points (the "win-and-you're-in" rule has been retired). : The third level

: The top-tier flagship series where the biggest stars compete.