HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 27: A general view of the American and NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs flag and Goodyear blimp flying overhead prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 27, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 27: A general view of the American and NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs flag and Goodyear blimp flying overhead prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 27, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR will examine possible changes to playoff format

NASCAR will review its playoff format this offseason and changes are possible as soon as next year, though a larger overhaul may need to wait until 2026 if it ends up being pursued, sources say.

[T]wo people familiar with the matter confirmed to SBJ that NASCAR planned to review the format this offseason, with one saying any changes for 2025 would be more likely to be small tweaks given that the season is only a few months away. Any change would have an impact on not only teams but also broadcasters, tracks and sponsors. A more complete overhaul would thus likely need to wait until 2026 if one is warranted, the person said. The second person cautioned against assuming that a bigger overhaul will be deemed necessary but confirmed that the playoff format would be reviewed in the coming weeks

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