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Video: How NASCAR Bringing Back “The Chase” Format Effects Bettors & 2026 Championship Odds

by IBT Media Staff

The NASCAR Chase is back!

The 2026 NASCAR season brings back “The Chase” format for playoffs, but what does it mean, both for bettors and for the championship?

NASCAR fans & betting analysts Elliot & Seth give their takes on the newly-revived format & how it will impact both driver strategy & the betting markets!

⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:10 2026 Chase Format Breakdown
02:39 Chase & Stage Points Explanation
05:00 Betting Impact of The Chase
13:27 Listener Question: Cautions at Stage Breaks

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