No big surprise, NASCAR is changing the rules......again.
At least it wasn't in the middle of something, like a season. It's only 26 days before the season starts.
Just as we predicted, they tinkered with the Chase. Brian France made the announcement during a Monday afternoon press conference at the Research and Development Center for NASCAR.
Forget the 400-point line, the top 12 drivers in points make the post-season chase.
At the Chase, the top 12 drivers reset points to 5,000 and then get a 10-point bonus for every win in the regular season. The drivers then get seeded, like the NCAA does in basketball.
France said it will make winning races the focus.
"It will strike the best balance between winning and consistency," France said.
Using Kasey Kahne as the top example, he qualified for the chase in 10th place. He'd won 5 races during the season. In the new format, KK would have been top qualifier.
It puts weight on winning and will be helpful for drivers who hit a hot streak late in the season (like Tony Stewart).
At least it puts the emphasis on winning. You always remember the winner, not the second place driver.
1 comment:
I think this could be interesting. It will make for an exciting Chase as teams take more chances instead of just trying to be consistent.
And I'm guessing ABC/ESPN is over the moon about it. FOX, not so much...
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