The 10-race chase in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series started Saturday night at Darlington, with 12 drivers all battling for points to determine who will be the O’Reilly Series champion in 2026.
While Sunday’s Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway is only the first of 10 races in The Chase, points are crucial in this 10-week stretch and we saw plenty of movement on Saturday night.
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Standings: The Chase Right Now
| Pos. | Driver | Points | Behind Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Allgaier | 2,135 | — |
| 2 | Sheldon Creed | 2,128 | -7 |
| 3 | Carson Kvapil | 2,116 | -19 |
| 4 | Austin Hill | 2,099 | -36 |
| 5 | COrey Day | 2,089 | -46 |
| 6 | Jesse Love | 2,087 | -48 |
| 7 | Sammy Smith | 2,080 | -55 |
| 8 | Brandon Jones | 2,077 | -58 |
| 9 | Sam Mayer | 2,069 | -66 |
| 10 | Parker Retzlaff | 2,057 | -78 |
| 11 | Taylor Gray | 2,056 | -79 |
| 12 | Rajah Caruth | 2,031 | -104 |
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