I'm advocating a return to the Chase format as it stood in the first few years. The Chase for the Cup should only include 10 drivers. In years past, of course, it also included anyone within a certain amount of points of the leader after Richmond. I always that idea was faulty as well. I still dislike the idea of 12 drivers in the Chase because I think that's still too many. For me, being worthy of being a champion should be a smaller pool than what we have. With that in mind, here's what I'm proposing:
Go to 10-race, 10-driver format
- Re-seeding reverts back to tiered standings plus race win bonuses
1. 5050 points + 10 points per win
2. 5040 points + 10 points per win
3. 5030 points + 10 points per win
4. 5020 points + 10 points per win
5. 5010 points + 10 points per win
6. 5000 points + 10 points per win
7. 4990 points + 10 points per win
8. 4980 points + 10 points per win
9. 4970 points + 10 points per win
10. 4960 points + 10 points per win
That formula then produces the points standings going into the first race of the Chase.
I thought I would incorporate win bonuses in order to still provide an emphasis for winning during the 26 races before the Chase. Tell me the battle for 10th in any year wouldn't be less intense than a battle for 12th. I think 10 is the best round number in these matters. The Chase will be more prestigious enacting this change.
Coming next in this series, a revamped points system.
Tags: chase for the cup, nascar, NASCAR Changes, playoffs, sprint cup