The new NASCAR playoff format still hasn't screwed anybody over

·Updated 16 hrs ago·196 pts

Every points eligible race winner in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season is currently inside the top 16 in the point standings.

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Order	Source	Trust	Posted	Vs. first report
1st	Beyond the FlagNASCAR could find itself in this hilariously predictable playoff situation	Unrated	19 days ago	First
2nd	Beyond the FlagThe new NASCAR playoff format still hasn't screwed anybody over	Unrated	16 hrs ago	+19d

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