NASCAR announced a new rules package for the regular‑season finale at Daytona International Speedway, scheduled for August 29. The race will set the 16‑driver grid for the 2026 Chase for the championship, making it a pivotal event.
With several drivers expected to chase the last Chase berth, the series hopes the updated package will tighten competition and improve racing at the superspeedway, though specific rule changes were not detailed in the announcement.
