Overview

• Brad Keselowski argued at Talladega for a return to a full‑season points title, saying the current elimination format creates a negative feedback loop.
• Keselowski later posted on X that his comments were not meant to diminish this year’s format and urged that any changes be debated in the offseason.
• NASCAR communications chief Mike Forde has said the Playoff Format Committee is evaluating options and that the 2026 format will be revealed only after the 2025 finale.
• Opinions remain split, with Joey Logano praising the drama of the existing playoffs and Kenny Wallace suggesting a three‑race championship decider to reduce randomness.
• Christopher Bell voiced concern about changes that overly compress the title field, a cautious stance that drew questions from fans about what could be under consideration.