Points Changes Might Be Coming

[Burhead]

AP Source: NASCAR may scrap points system - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

Interesting.

[VOLNBAMA]

nothing wrong with the current points system. they should fix other things

[JTrainDavis]

Originally Posted by VOLNBAMA

nothing wrong with the current points system. they should fix other things

They should unfix the last 7-8 years.

[DownNDirty]

I don't have a problem with that system. It would tighten things up and make gaining a few positions more important in the grand scheme of things. Then things like leading a lap, leading the most laps, and winning the pole suddenly become more important as well.

Oh, and taking the top 10 for the Chase and then adding the two drivers not in the top 10 with the most wins is a positive as well IMO. Make them race for wins and race for every position on the track. I can see how some may be put off by this but I see it as a big positive if this is the path they go down.

[Hound]

Originally Posted by JTrainDavis

They should unfix the last 7-8 years.

Agreed wholeheartedly.

[Sabanocchio]

Why would they scrap a system that literally just gave them the most entertaining finish to the chase ever and going back many years earlier?

I do like the elimination rounds idea mentioned though.

[VOLNBAMA]

Originally Posted by JTrainDavis

They should unfix the last 7-8 years.

yep

[JTrainDavis]

Originally Posted by Sabanocchio

Why would they scrap a system that literally just gave them the most entertaining finish to the chase ever and going back many years earlier?

I do like the elimination rounds idea mentioned though.

In a sport where mechanical failure is a factor, I don't see a need to run a 43 race schedule to have a blown motor send someone home in an "elimination race".
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[SyxxSynse]

What does it matter? At seasons end, it will still be the same driver holding up the trophy as it has been the last five years.

[vols_fan_68]

Does Jimmie eyebrows Johnson and his dominance play a role in this potential change
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[JTrainDavis]

Originally Posted by vols_fan_68

Does Jimmie eyebrows Johnson and his dominance play a role in this potential change
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Just Brian France working harder to make the sport more like a carnival game.
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[tidwell]

Originally Posted by vols_fan_68

Does Jimmie eyebrows Johnson and his dominance play a role in this potential change
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You'd think. Matt Kenseth only had to win the championship once before they blew it up.

Any change that doesn't involve ditching the Chase is pointless. Guys can still putter around and be the 10th or 11th best driver through the first 26 races and still be just about even with guys who went out and won a lot in the first 26.

[Sabanocchio]

Originally Posted by JTrainDavis

In a sport where mechanical failure is a factor, I don't see a need to run a 43 race schedule to have a blown motor send someone home in an "elimination race".
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If you read the article, it was talking about an elimination round within the chase. Not the regular schedule. Think race 5 where several drivers are on the verge of being mathematically eliminated. Would make sense to officially count them out and focus on the cars left. JMO

[TennesseeFan07]

Shocking. Brian France trying to screw something else up.

[doozer]

Originally Posted by tidwell

You'd think. Matt Kenseth only had to win the championship once before they blew it up.

Any change that doesn't involve ditching the Chase is pointless. Guys can still putter around and be the 10th or 11th best driver through the first 26 races and still be just about even with guys who went out and won a lot in the first 26.

yep. any system that DOESN'T reward drivers for winning races isn't worth exploring. they already have one.