Kyle Petty Applauds NASCAR For Points Format Change: ‘This is a Throwback’

Kyle Petty applauded NASCAR for reverting back to the Chase ahead of the 2026 season.

By John Breeden · Yahoo Sports

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:57 PM

Key Things to Know

Kyle Petty praised NASCAR for reintroducing the Chase points format ahead of the 2026 season.
Petty stated that the championship battle format brings back an old-school feeling for him.
Tyler Reddick won the Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway to tighten the points race.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former driver and current television analyst Kyle Petty has praised NASCAR for reintroducing the Chase format ahead of the 2026 Cup Series season. Petty stated that the system delivers an old-school feel and expressed appreciation for the altered championship structure.

The points battle tightened significantly after Tyler Reddick secured a victory at Phoenix Raceway in the Freeway Insurance 500. Kyle Larson leads the championship standings by just five points over Christopher Bell heading into the race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Read the full article on Yahoo Sports

Kyle Petty Applauds NASCAR For Points Format Change: ‘This is a Throwback’

More Nascar News

Never Miss a Sports Update