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NASCAR’s New Chase Is Here | Idaho Falls News

NASCAR’s playoff format is back with a vengeance, ditching elimination rounds for a pure consistency showdown where every race counts—starting Saturday at Darlington. Denny Hamlin, leading with 2,100 points, has the biggest cushion yet, calling it a “giant leap forward” for crowning a true champion. Wins now carry a massive 55-point boost, eliminating any room for coasting, as drivers like Christopher Bell warn there are no “freebies.” With no resets and all ten races mattering, it’s a brutal but fair grind—Kyle Larson included—though Toyota’s speed could be a wildcard. Joey Logano sums it…

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