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September 15, 2016

Explaining the NASCAR postseason formats


The postseason for all three NASCAR national series gets into high gear this weekend. It will mark the first time the Chase format is used for the NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Watch the videos below to brush up on how it all works.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

The 2016 season is the third year under the enhanced Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup elimination-style format. Watch the video to learn more about the format.

RELATED: See the Chase Grid

NASCAR XFINITY Series

The 2016 season marks the inaugural NASCAR XFINITY Series Chase. The 12-driver field kicks off the postseason at Kentucky Speedway. Watch the video to learn more about the format.

RELATED: See the Chase Grid

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

The 2016 season marks the inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Chase. The eight-driver field kicks off the postseason at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Watch the video to learn more about the format.

RELATED: See the Chase Grid

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