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Netflix partners with NASCAR for 2023 Cup playoffs documentary series

NASCAR has partnered with Netflix to document the upcoming fight for the 2023 Cup Series championship in a five-part series.

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, which features 16 drivers, takes place over the final ten races of the year, beginning with the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway from 1-3 September.

Every three races, four drivers are eliminated until there are just four remaining. They then face-off in a one-race battle to decide the champion at Phoenix Raceway from 3-5 November.

There is just one regular season fixture remaining, taking place at Daytona International Speedway this weekend.

Bubba Wallace currently sits in the final playoff spot, but there are a total of 16 drivers in the field whose win would mean elimination for Wallace.

Following the success of F1's Drive to Survive, both NASCAR and IndyCar have tried to create their own versions with varying results. 100 Days to Indy followed the lead-up to the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 this year, and was featured on The CW Network.

NASCAR created Race For The Championship, which documented the 2022 playoffs as they unfolded in weekly releases. The show was featured on the USA Network.

The championship battle, which ended with Joey Logano being crowned as a two-time champion, was highlighted by Ross Chastain's now world-famous wallride at Martinsville Speedway.

Source: Autosport

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