Although some fans may balk at another major change, a simpler points format would benefit everyone and make the sport easier to understand.
NASCAR Points System Changes Met With Skepticism By Media
Much of the racing media is unhappy with the proposed NASCAR point system changes, and writers are instead suggesting all sorts of alternative ideas. If you missed it, NASCAR is considering overhauling the current points system to award 43 points to the winner and one point to last place.
The main complaint about the 1-43 model, it seems, is NASCAR may not do enough to reward winning (Note: Click any of the red links below to read the related stories).
Read Article >NASCAR Points System May Get Complete Overhaul, AP Reports
All this time, we thought NASCAR was only considering making changes to the Chase format. But as it turns out, officials may overhaul the entire points system itself.
Associated Press auto racing writer Jenna Fryer reported Monday evening that NASCAR may scrap the current points system – which is complicated and ranges from 185 points for first place to 34 points for last place – in favor of a simpler format.
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