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The Chase 101: How NASCAR’s new championship format works
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Rocket launch: Ryan Preece seals gritty Daytona win, final Chase slot with
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Even with a new points system, a new postseason format and a new structure for advancing NASCAR Cup Series