Nascar May 2026

: A 10-race postseason where points are re-seeded just once. There are no more eliminations throughout these final 10 races.

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

: The top-tier flagship series where the biggest stars compete. : A 10-race postseason where points are re-seeded just once

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

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.

NASCAR operates three major national touring series, often referred to as a "ladder" for driver development: