As NASCAR Begins Another Title Chase, a Look at the Contenders and Pretenders in the 16-Man Field

NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Says One Thing Matters More Than Chase Experience

Denny Hamlin enters the 2026 NASCAR playoffs as the No. 1 seed, but the Joe Gibbs Racing driver does not believe his long Chase history will give him a major edge. Hamlin starts the 10-race Chase with 2,100 points, 25 ahead of Ryan Blaney, after winning the NASCAR regular season.The 2026 NASCAR playoffs also bring […]

As NASCAR begins another title Chase, a look at the contenders and pretenders in the 16-man field

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The NASCAR Cup Series standings have been reset. Denny Hamlin, the regular-season champion, had his sizable advantage slashed to 25 points over Ryan Blaney as the series shifts into playoff mode.

Ryan Blaney is the ‘most dangerous’ threat to Denny Hamlin’s Chase run, according to Jamie McMurray

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase is set to begin next Sunday at Darlington Raceway, with Denny Hamlin entering as the No. 1 seed.

NASCAR’s 16-Driver Chase Field Has Contenders, Pretenders, and Very Little Margin

Miscellaneous Share Facebook X ReddIt Email Print NASCAR’s 16-Driver Chase Field Has Contenders, Pretenders, and Very Little Margin By SM September 2, 2026 5 Minute Read Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube NASCAR PhotosNASCAR Photos The NASCAR Cup Series standings have been reset, 16 drivers are locked into the postseason, and Darlington Raceway is the starting point. What follows is 10 races to Homestead-Miami Speedway in mid-November, with a ch…