By Adam Carabine On Monday afternoon, NASCAR presented the long-awaited changes to the 2026 (and beyond) Championship rules – The Chase returns to NASCAR!  While fans and drivers alike were aware that changes were coming, the big reveal happened at NASCAR’s new production facility in Charlotte, NC.   In the NASCAR Cup Series, the regular season remains 26 races.  The Top-16 in points at the end of the Regular Season will have their points reset to the new Chase format points,