NASCAR 2026 playoff format: What top prospect Connor Zilisch thinks

Aspiring racers compete for a NASCAR contract in a new reality TV show Fox will air "Race For The Seat," a reality TV show with UFC's Dana White commenting on aspiring drivers trying out to be on Ram's NASCAR team. NASCAR is replacing its four-round, winner-take-all playoff format with its former "Chase" system.The new format will feature the top 16 drivers in points competing in a 10-race Chase with no eliminations.Rookie driver Connor Zilisch, who is too young to remember the original Chase, expressed excitement for the change. Connor Zilisch might be the only NASCAR Cup Series driver who can say the following. “It was a long time ago. I’ve seen videos and stuff,...