NASCAR isn\u2019t slowing down this offseason. Between the release of next year\u2019s start times, a major Bristol test with higher horsepower, and the ongoing mystery surrounding the 2026 championship format, there\u2019s a lot for fans to digest right now. While the new schedule looks familiar on the surface, the details\u2014and what\u2019s still missing\u2014are where the real story lies.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
How big is NASCAR\u2019s short track test at Bristol, and could it finally fix the short track problem?<\/p>\n
Why are three straight summer night races a quiet win for fans and teams?<\/p>\n
What does the new TV lineup mean for races buried on cable\u2014and what does it say about NASCAR\u2019s priorities?<\/p>\n
And most importantly, why hasn\u2019t the 2026 championship format been finalized yet, and could the \u201cChase\u201d actually make a comeback?<\/p>\n
Eric digs into Mike Forde\u2019s latest comments about the still-undecided title format, the concerns voiced by Steve O\u2019Donnell and Justin Marks, and how NASCAR might balance excitement with legitimacy going forward. Between nostalgia for the old Chase era and the push for a fairer championship system, the next two months could reshape how a champion is crowned. Watch to see what NASCAR\u2019s next big move might be, and where Eric stands on the future of the sport. Then jump into the comments and share what you think the 2026 format should look like.<\/p>\n
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