Big news for the NASCAR faithful—Dale Jr. just gave a thumbs up to the return of the Chase format! After years of trying to force those 'Game 7' vibes, NASCAR is ditching the elimination-style playoffs for 2026. King Kyle Larson may have clinched the last title under the old system, but Denny Hamlin’s heartbreak in Phoenix proved the old-school Chase is what fans and drivers want. Dale Jr. says it best: NASCAR’s unique, and we don’t need to copy the stick-and-ball crowd. #Sports #Racing #NASCAR