Overview

• NASCAR’s playoff committee has completed its meetings, and any changes will be announced only after the Nov. 2 season finale in Phoenix.
• NASCAR leadership and the board will review the committee’s feedback before determining the championship format for future seasons.
• An official said the winner-take-all finale is unlikely to remain, reflecting a push for a larger sample size to decide the champion.
• The current format, in place since 2017, features 16 drivers over 10 races with eliminations leading to a final four in the last race.
• Pressure for reform centers on rewarding season-long performance versus preserving playoff drama, with proposals such as multi-race championship rounds or adjusted points discussed but not decided.