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Richmond Raceway will host the start of NASCAR’s 2027 championship weekend, with the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) kicking off The Chase on Sept. 10, 2027, followed by the Cup Series Chase opener on Sept. 11, 2027; the full 2027 schedule, broadcast information and start times will be announced later, with 2026 weekend tickets still available for current events.
NASCAR unveiled a 2026 The Chase format: 16 drivers will race the final 10 events across the Cup, Xfinity (O'Reilly Auto Parts Series), and Truck Series, with no eliminations and a championship determined solely by points. The change returns to a season-long points battle after the previous era of elimination playoffs, with drivers and former champions praising the simpler, fan-friendly structure and the emphasis on consistent performance each week.
NASCAR will revive The Chase as the 10-race championship format for the 2026 Cup Series, crowning the champion by total points across the final 10 races instead of a one-shot finale. The field is 16 drivers with a reseeded points system starting at 2,100 for the regular-season leader and 55-point wins to incentivize victories; the schedule remains unchanged, ending at Homestead-Miami on Nov. 8, following a 2025 Playoff Committee review.
Star Trek Discovery's final season will address a 30-year-old mystery from the Star Trek universe, following up on the ancient, life-creating beings known as the Progenitors introduced in the 1993 Star Trek: The Next Generation episode 'The Chase'. Showrunner Michelle Paradise revealed that the season will explore the aftermath of the discovery made in 'The Chase' and delve into the technology left behind by the Progenitors, as the characters embark on a race to find it. The show's fifth season is currently airing weekly on Paramount Plus.
Jeopardy's all-time highest earner Brad Rutter discusses his competitive relationship with fellow champions Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer, describing it as a "brotherhood" but also intense. Rutter offers tips for future contestants, suggesting memorizing categories like U.S. Presidents, World Capitals, and Shakespeare. He also mentions the unique challenge of the Jeopardy buzzer. Rutter is currently a "Chaser" on ABC's The Chase, where the atmosphere is more relaxed compared to Jeopardy. In a recent episode, Rutter was outsmarted by former Jeopardy Teen Tournament winner Sharath Narayan.