Get ready, NASCAR fans! On Monday, January 12, the racing world will be buzzing as NASCAR unveils the new championship format for 2026 and beyond. This exciting announcement will take place during a press conference in Concord, North Carolina, and you won’t want to miss it.
You can catch the live stream starting at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time on several platforms, including NASCAR.com, The NASCAR Channel, and even the NASCAR YouTube channel. It's a great chance to hear firsthand about the future of the sport you love.
But wait, there's more! Right after the formal announcement, there will be an engaging studio show titled "Inside the Race," streamed from the NASCAR Production Facility, which promises to provide deeper insights into what the changes mean for teams and fans alike.
This announcement comes just ahead of what is shaping up to be an exhilarating 2026 racing season, kicking off with the exhibition event, the Cook Out Clash, scheduled for Sunday, February 1, at Bowman Gray Stadium, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can watch it through FOX, HBO Max, MRN Radio, or SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
The season truly revs into high gear with the iconic Daytona 500, celebrating its 68th race, on Sunday, February 15, at 2:30 p.m. ET, also available on FOX and HBO Max, along with radio coverage.
So, what do you think about the potential changes to the championship format? Will they enhance the thrill of the races, or do you believe they could complicate things? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
