motorsportChase for the Championship: Only Two Veterans Remain
Published September 2, 2026 · Updated September 2, 2026 ·
Motorsport.com
Only Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano have competed under the previous Chase format, leaving the other 14 drivers as first-time navigators of the new playoff system.
While Hamlin and Logano possess a baseline understanding of the playoffs, both admit the new format introduces enough 'wrinkles' to keep them on their toes.
The rest of the 16-driver field is navigating these changes without prior experience. beltedkingfisher.blog