JRM Signs Short Track Star | SVG Calls Playoffs "Overcomplicated" | Talladega Aero Changes Announced

[@InsaneCelery238]

don't worry SVG, were all there with you

[@JaredR1996]

SVG is not wrong. In the Supercars it’s whoever has the most points that gets you a championship. Here that doesn’t matter one damn bit

[@lewiskemp5893]

You're right. How many videos are there showing how with be champion with the old system since the playoffs started. Matt might have ruined it but he was the most consistent. With these playoffs there will never be a race like Atlanta 1992 when 6 drivers could win. I was there as a Dupont guest for their first race and Richard signed my program. I'm so glad he ran that last lap with tears in my eyes. Don't forget Alan doing his Polish lap and I wore my Hooters T-shirt. Anyway go Larson and SVG . I do watch supercars in Australia and my dream is Nascar to have a race in Mt Panorama. Best track then Spa and Suzuka

[@deantait8326]

NASCAR did it that way for decades but the’fans’ wanted more excitement. Something like a playoff system… Matt K winning the championship w/o a single individual race win…. Well that changed everything. I don’t know what the best system is…. This is exciting but definitely doesn’t necessarily mean the best team/driver wins the championship

[@iee4g6]

@@deantait8326actually Matt Kenseth won just one race that year. Still maddening about his consistency though

[@travispavich1694]

In every racing sport I’m aware of, it’s always the one with the most points. But NASCAR had to be different and I don’t like it. No disrespect to Harrison Burton, Chase Briscoe, or Austin Dillon before his automatic entry was denied, they all did what they had to do. But seriously, even with that win, they would be nowhere near the top. No disrespect to Briscoe, but he is still mathematically eligible to qualify for the top 8. Yet we had drivers who didn’t win, Truex, Gibbs, even Bubba Wallace who was in the top 16, or were right there, but lost out, because Burton wins Daytona

[@kg0173]

Points matter otherwise Reddick and Larson would have been out in the first round like Jimmie Johnson in 2015 when he had the most points in regular season. Jimmie deserved to win 2016, but in 2015 he was racing like champion and deserved more.

[@JackCallSports]

JRM has such a goated lineup and then there’s Sammy Smith

[@nolanbrooks7]

He’s 20 give him time 😂

[@JackCallSports]

@@nolanbrooks7 nah he won at 18 and now he’s somehow shit

[@SmidMotorsports64]

Better than Brandon jones

[@NASCARRACER89official]

@@JackCallSportsheavily debatable, unless your extremely versatile with many different cars or different teams over the years. It’s going to take time for him to get fully adjusted to JRM. I’m sure if not by the end of this year. Next year he should be back to winning

[@JackCallSports]

@@NASCARRACER89official I’ll give you that But he’s gotta win a race or two next year

[@bonesdoes6142]

We cannot underestimate how much JRM brings to driver development in NASCAR. I’m worried that if he ever starts a CUP team it will take away from that effort.

[@kharnthebetrayer1575]

He ain’t ever getting into cup , one the price, 2 the price, 3 crowded Chevy field. I think JRM is where it needs to be .

[@Eagleracer38x]

I agree with SVG calling the playoffs 'overcomplicated'... I feel like NASCAR wants it nebulous, so they can do what they do best, get controversial rulings of get headlines. No more playoffs... Super stupid... Racing is about sustained endurance, the playoffs are not.

[@skippingrhyme4386]

You should checkout the Supercars Points system where SVG raced if you think NASCAR is bad lol

[@mpf1947]

@@skippingrhyme4386 Longer races being worth more points is perfectly logical; the only thing artificial about it is double points for the last race of the season.

[@kg0173]

Racing is about who wins. No need of any kind of championship.

[@MelodyMan69]

The only 'Fair' System is points accumulated throughout ALL RACES. The Driver with the most points is the best Driver. Just like F1 scoring. Anything else is just the Race Organisers trying to INTERFERE so that their betting money is safe.

[@anotherguy123]

I like the close points excitement of the nextel format but drivers like Jimmie Johnson abusing the reset kind of ruined it for me tbh

[@idkIamBORED]

In world of "next all time greats" it's nice 2 see a REALLY talented kid not get overlooked

[@Charlesphilip]

Two vids in one day! Life is great

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Zillisch won his first Xfinity race and finished very well in his second. He's the real deal. I can expect great things from him on any track.

[@kg0173]

It would have been a no brainer if he did it with other team (not with JRM, Gibbs). But he certainly has some talent, but so far he is one hit wonder. It all clicked for one race. Deserves a chance to race full time in Trucks or Xfinity, but don't rush him to be the next "Larson". And don't give him top rides, we might get another Hemric or Brandon Jones..

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

@@kg0173 I didn’t say to rush him to Cup. I simply said he has a good future.

[@lukeaxelson4191]

I agree I didn't even know the points reset after each round.

[@GrandpaShark]

Well... The regular points reset, but the playoff points don't. Then the teams that advance get an extra 1,000 points... Yeah, it's complicated.

[@benwalter4842]

Yet another reason to like SVG. I agree with him completely. We need the original chase format back at the very least.

[@thequestioneverythingconfe9263]

Eric I don't usually sit through commercials that you do but man this guy from Opticoat was awesome thank you so much I really enjoyed learning about the company and the products

[@zackamanda9799]

Just go back to the old point system from back in the day when drivers like Rusty Wallace , Dale Earnhardt , Darryl Waltrip , Richard Petty , ect. were all racing.

[@johnlafever3162]

Those aren't known as "roof" rails as they journey down the rear window. They transition to be referenced as "shark fins!"

[@MuderDrones-FanJunkie]

I feel the Winston points system was the easiest. They based it off of laps led, poles, wins, top 5's and top 10's, and so on. I feel if they kept that today but also added in stuff like points going toward stage wins and such it could make it more interesting. Or somehow merge the playoff system and old Winston points system it could work. (WITH THE WIN AND YOUR IN ISSUE REMOVED OF COURSE.)

[@otaviofrnazario]

the Latford system is the best one that nascar had. I think it has some flaws IMO, like points for pole, most laps led and, especially, the fact that everyone score points. I would suggest something like this: we need consistency and we (at least I) don't want a winless champion. So to be championship eligible, you need to win at least one race. That's a needed win and you are in, no Dillon in 2013 Xfinity and Crafton in 2018 Trucks. Plus, points only to the top 15 placed cars. If a driver only runs partial schedule, as announced before the season started, he is not eligible for the championship

[@jwmaclellan]

Awesome to see opti coat getting into Nascar and sponsoring your show. I am an officially trained opti coat. Technician I had the training years ago. It is an incredible product.

[@TheSaturnV]

SVG is right, except I'd call it "stupid" complicated. The fact that a driver can have a championship type of year only to lose it in the final race is utterly ridiculous.

[@kg0173]

Old thinking to the new formant just doesn't work.

[@81casperflip]

It's kinda crazy that we have to look at two different points standings all throughout the regular season

[@lewiskemp5893]

Nascar needs to look at the bottom of the car's bottom. How much lift does that create when turned backwards. Roof flaps were good but not the total answer. As an old body man I've seen the changes manufacturers are working on the bottom of the car to help gas mileage and handling

[@Thehondad]

Spooky season decor is a nice touch.

[@kaymen2024]

SVG is so right

[@skippingrhyme4386]

Im calling it now these changes are gonna make side impact flips increase

[@Alex-io5el]

Quite fitting since I'm cleaning my car while listening to this video.😂

[@marmarcamyjr]

Don’t think a roof rail is going to fix the next gen’s issues with blowovers. Numerous crashes like Harrison Burton, Chase Briscoe, Ryan Preece, Brad Keselowski, Corey Lajoie, and Josh Berry have all seen cars flip or nearly flip in the same way.

[@nomadman5288]

NASCAR originallly changed the point format because it was "too confusing for fans." (source: Brian France) They really side-stepped that landmine, huh? I've seen comments where newer fans have said the same thing, adding that they don't understand it. I'm sure NASCAR will consider this and change it since they are known for listening to the fans.

[@skippingrhyme4386]

I don't get this whole "Confusing" thing. it doesn't take a brain Surgeon to figure out?? and its discussed every Time NASCAR is on TV if all else fails GOOGLE exists. its pretty cut and dry if you ask me

[@historybuff1483]

Until NASCAR goes back to season long Winston style points format and single file restarts, it’s always going to feel arbitrary

[@kg0173]

The thing about rewatching old races I don't like is the restarts, single file, with lap down cars on the inside, so boring. But I like old cars. I don't care much about the format. But fix the car. Solid rear axle and no stupid toe links.

[@IceBandit14]

I MISSED IT AGAIN I AM SO INCONSISTENT BUT HERES THIS VIDEOS REMINDER THAT ITS BOWMANS YEAR

[@maddexlindseyvlogs2592]

Love this channel man and are you going to Talladega?

[@johnlafever3162]

Josh and Carson are funded, as short track stars that have put countless hours into short track racing, including on name recognition, even if people have trouble pronouncing or spelling it. Sponsors aren't just randomly jumping on board. They are funding the specific drivers.

[@AlexE5250]

The playoffs definitely are a barrier for new fans. Last season was my first time watching a full nascar season and I was so confused during the playoffs. Once you watch a whole championship you get the hang of it, so this year I’ve got it figured out. But trying to figure out how the points reset works is very confusing.

[@skippingrhyme4386]

it seems like in Nacar every 2 Decades you get a plethora of Young Talented Drivers poised to Dominate the Landscape. late 50's - early 60's Late 70's - early 80's late 90's - early 00's late 10's - early 20's

[@nathanedwards2250]

Any day Eric double uploads is the highlight of my week!

[@LarryKoopaFanatic]

SVG could not be more right

[@JJ-zd5ld]

Why not just add up all the points awarded from each race and after the last race of the season the driver with the most points wins the championship? Sounds easy and fair to me.

[@derekbrummett9239]

And the drivers will drive for points and not wins...just like what the play off drivers are doing now which allows non play off drivers to drive for a win.

[@JJ-zd5ld]

@@derekbrummett9239 wins are important and should be scored higher. Drivers who have a few wins but are inconsistent, have several DNF's, or finish in low positions quite often should not be a champion but that's what happens with this system now.

[@larrysnellings7992]

@@derekbrummett9239 From 1990--2002 no champion had less than two wins and all but four champions were ranked in the top 3 in race wins. 10 champions won 4 or more races during the season. So, I don't think they didn't race for wins.

[@kg0173]

Imagine Larson and all others racing just for points and not care about wins.

[@kg0173]

@@larrysnellings7992 Jeff Gordon was already 2 time champion in 1998 and he hadn't won any race in October or November till 1998. Definitely didn't race for wins. So we missed a lot of epic racing and moments. Dale Earnhardt would have had a lot more wins with current format.

[@fredfernald8016]

SVG is right. The “playoffs” are contrived drama for tv and todays version of NASCAR fans. It’s NOT about racing and a champion for the season………..the WHOLE season. The payoffs? It’s funky and chicken s**t.

[@TheCloudCreation]

As a die hard NASCAR fan who has been involved in the sport for basically my entire 27 year life, I agree with SVG, the playoff format is too complicated. No casual NASCAR fan has a chance in hell of understanding what is happening. My wife and I have been together for over 3 years, and she sits next to me wand watches almost every race, MTJ is her favorite driver, she legitametly enjoys watching NASCAR races. However, she still, to this day, does not understand where the points come from at the start of each cutoff round, why the gap in numbers changes every 3 races, and got visibly upset when Harrison Burton won and I had to explain to her that he can now race for a championship while Ross Chastain, her 2nd favorite driver, can't.

[@otaviofrnazario]

I think it's possible to understand, but it is a stupid format to decide a champion in racing. I tried to like, but it's impossible. BTW, you like MTJ, he is one of the few champions of this era that would win his championship in any way, shape or form

[@davewhittles]

i'm still confused about the playoff scoring as well

[@billgoodwin8742]

The CW only showed the last 5 laps of the Kansas race live. The rest of it was broadcasted in the middle of the night in my area. So all I got to see was the last 5 laps.

My idea for a fair format: Divide the 36 season races into 9 blocks of 4 races each. In each block, points are awarded for stages and results in each race according to the current system. At the end of each 4-race block, the following points are awarded to the best 10 drivers (with the most points in the block): 22 - 18 - 15 - 12 - 10 - 8 - 6 - 4 - 2 - 1 Plus 2 bonus points for each race win in the block. So a driver can collect 30 points per block at maximum. The champion is then the driver who has collected the most block points at the end of the year. If you want to avoid a championship decision that is too early, you can award double points in the last block or another 10 bonus points for the winner in the season finale or something like that. There are some racing series, including the Australian SuperCars, that have used such a system in the past (1980s).

[@jacobparker2980]

I can’t believe they made those changes right before a race. Seems like they should’ve made that decision weeks/months ago.

[@III-jj8qk]

Dale Jr was asking like 17 mil for majeski to join team....Majeski couldn't get the funding...

[@matthewfranke398]

As a "new fan" around 2019, I actually think the playoff format is easy to understand, but difficult to explain. It's a good format that rewards regular season success. My only gripe is the final round

[@maley2552]

Drivers in the chase format did get 3 Bonus points per win they had, I think we should switch to a combo of the Playoffs & Chase Formats. No more playoffs rounds, just one reset and drivers have X amount to races to get enough points to win the title. Also no more Stage Cautions, just use timing and scoring. For Cup the Top 14 Drivers in the points makes the Chase & the chase is the Final 12 Cup Races 1st in the regular season gets 15 bonus points 2nd gets 12 bonus points, 3rd gets 10 bonus points, 4th gets 7 bonus points, 5th gets 5 bonus points. Winning during the regular season stage is 1 bonus point Winning a race in the regular season is 5 bonus points For Xfinity the Top 12 Drivers in Points makes their Chase & the chase is the Final 10 Xfinity Races 1st in the regular season gets 12 bonus points 2nd gets 10 bonus points, 3rd gets 8 bonus points, 4th gets 6 bonus points, 5th gets 4 bonus points. Winning during the regular season stage is 1 bonus point Winning a race in the regular season is 5 bonus points For Trucks the Top 10 Drivers makes their Chase & the Chase is the Final 8 Truck Races. 1st in the regular season gets 10 bonus points 2nd gets 8 bonus points, 3rd gets 5 bonus points, Winning during the regular season stage is 1 bonus point Winning a race in the regular season is 5 bonus points

[@Williamplumadore]

Good explanation. Playoffs rules take some reading and understanding It works

[@housecatlife]

With the addition of aero changes, practice time will be helpful for drivers to see how the cars will handle. Wonder If NASCAR will allow it.

[@ba97racing]

Isn't Carson Kvapil sponsored by Bass Pro in the Cars Tour? I get he is talented but he's definitely a funded driver. He's a generational driver with a dad who raced in Cup. Not really any different than Ty Gibbs. Extremely talented, but when you make your way up the ranks in the best equipment the entire time it's not shocking. Doesn't he race for JRM in the Cars Tour too? It's not some shocking leap....

[@GarryFullerSr]

My problem is not with the playoffs. I wonder what Genius decided to put some British guy in as announcer for the Cup races. It's bad enough listing to Jeff Burton. Garry Fuller Sr

[@mpf1947]

Leigh Diffey is Australian; but still, far from my first choice for a NASCAR commentator.

[@TrailsVonMudder]

Does the quality of the words the man is saying matter at all to you? Or is it all how the accent sounds?

[@GarryFullerSr]

@TrailsVonMudder I have a hard time understanding him. I also said I have a hard time understanding Jeff Burton. So no reason to make a Racist post out of it. That's not what I was saying. Garry Fuller Sr

[@waterytuba08]

hey Garry Fuller Sr he is a fanstastic announcer and much better than that clown rick allen nascar needs change and new things/personalities and he is doing great

[@GarryFullerSr]

@@waterytuba08 This is what's great about the USA. You like him, I don't. Neither one of us can change who announced the races. Don't get a chance to watch many Bush Races. Garry Fuller Sr

[@ravagingwolverine]

I've been expecting that Carson Kvapil would get a full-time ride with JRM since June, so I've been waiting for this news as JRM still had that one seat left to fill. I think he's going to do very well. His great run at Dover I think is a sign that he'll be able to adapt well. Dover is a very fast one-mile track which makes it tricky. On bigger tracks with more room and more grip, I think he could do very well. Of course, he has to do the work, but I like the signing. JRM with Connor Zillisch and Carson Kvapil has real potential to be a bunch of killers, metaphorically speaking. Sammy Smith needs to do better, but he has shown some potential, so we'll see what happens there. My approach to racing has always been to watch the races and let other people keep track of points for me. This applies even to the old points system before Matt Kenseth broke it. That's the thing people forget. The old, simple points system was often anticlimactic and didn't help the sport as a product. And don't get me wrong, in theory I prefer such a point system too. But I also enjoy the added tension that comes from the current system. The current system has also created more big moments on the track that would have meant nothing before. Suarez having a bad run holding off Gibbs long enough to stay in the points picture was a great battle on track, and wouldn't have been a thing under the very old system. So I'm fine with the system, but I also don't look at it too closely.

[@idkIamBORED]

Call me defensive but why is svg saying this? Have anyone seen the supercars system 😭😭😭😭

[@mateojohns05]

i've literally never watched supercars but after a quick google search the only complicated part of their points system is that they change how many points are awarded per race, but at the end of the year the driver with the most points wins🤷‍♂️ that's easier to understand than a points reset, stage points, bonus points, and then a gimmicky final race where a driver could wreck the other 3 competitors, finish 30th and still win the title

[@Jdfuller82]

Bring back the roof spoiler or blade if you want to call it that they used in the early 2000's. That was some of the best restrictor plate racing we had.

[@sqwatchman53]

Boy howdy did SVG get it right…

[@elijames3041]

Good evening Eric

[@ethanwhite5019]

It will be a travesty if they don't do a MTJ Bass Pro throwback at Darlington

[@esalyers_822]

its too late

[@ethanwhite5019]

@@esalyers_822 I was referring to Carson and the 1 team Martin used to drive the 1 BPS car

[@JakeFromFarm243jdbalXD0-2gNhsC]

No matter what Nascar can do, these are race cars that go near or over 200 MPH on these super speedway. You can do your best to make every modification to keep these cars from blowing over, it just takes that one special push and then they're over

[@NexXxu]

Welcome to NASCAR SVG!

[@jacksonrobison1901]

The Xfinity Series is going to be interesting your right Eric

[@desertdenizen6428]

The current playoff system is complex but I found differential calculus made sense after a couple of weeks.

[@Hsracing31]

I might actually consider getting opti coat. It seems to work very well

[@Jake-rv1ow]

Happy for Carson Kvapil!! Can we please let Dale Jr race in the 8 next year and have the 9 go to Sammy Smith though.

[@kg0173]

You win and you are in. I think points are more complicated.

[@irvingboy1122]

Carsen Kvapil has potential to be a solid driver in the coming years

[@mattshade8472]

Probably wouldn’t mind the playoff system as much if they took the top 16 in points at the end of the regular season and put them in the playoffs, and not a win and you’re in. But once the playoffs start, if you win a race in a round you’re locked into the next round. Don’t really matter what I think but was just thinking about that

[@kyledavenport6505]

I don't understand. when a plane wants to take off, the flaps point up and the bottom stays the same. In the next gen the bottom is smooth as glass and adding flaps on the top to me would make it flip easier. Maybe now they flip all the way around, land on their tires, no damage but they have four flats so it's to the garage for them. We'll never see another Earnhardt because the sport won't allow it

[@nick27jordan]

carson deserves it 10000%, he is freakin talented

[@darthhull85]

It’s amazing how fast nascar reacts to blow overs (they will always happen) but yet they don’t do shit to fix the racing

[@mpf1947]

It took three years for them to finally test the CoT backwards in a windtunnel and realize that the wing created more lift and less drag than a spoiler.

[@rks29]

Point system makes total sense. You just have to have the reading comprehension skills of a third grader.

[@jeffreyrussell8165]

If they would add a big wicker on the roof, they would fix a lot of the chances of flipping, and help the cars get runs without pushing as much because of punching a bigger hole in the air.

[@GiveMeLibertyOrGiveMeDeath147]

The wicker wouldn't do much with the diffuser. The diffuser makes the air go under which is how it gets downforce. They need to take the diffuser off and make the downforce go over the car again

[@racerguy6979]

Kayden I raced with in a league on iracing. He was stupid fast on there lol

[@MCC-fo1oe]

Eric was right..even the comment section ignored the 2nd part of what SVG said 😂

[@SmidMotorsports64]

I hate how people say the playoff format is so complex. Bottom 4 in points get eliminated after 3 races. If you win you automatically get into the next round. In the final race its winner take all.

[@magyare10]

Its complex when drivers get through on points and not wins... stage points, playoff points, regular points makes it complicated.

[@stephenholloway6893]

The complex part is true and all but best way to try and simplify it is this if you don't win in the round (assuming the winner is in the playoffs) then the ones with the most points will move on to the next round with tie breakers determined by best finishing potion in the round. Or 2nd best ect til the tie is broken.

[@mateojohns05]

the entire fact that it takes 3 sentences to explain the format is why it's too complicated😂 here's a thought, most points total wins. there was nothing wrong with that system

[@SmidMotorsports64]

@mateojohns05 yea except there was no reason to watch the final 5 races because the championship was just about locked up

[@SmidMotorsports64]

Or here's an idea, be fast so you don't have to worry about the format

[@bearmarsh6579]

With Connor Zilisch and Carson Kvapil JR Motorsports is going to be the team to beat in 2025.

[@matthewjohnston1400]

I’ve never seen a simple breakdown of how regular and playoff season points are allocated. Anyone have a link?

[@ADale-nj4cx]

Looks like the little rail on top. I just helped catch more air

[@jcvinaja5542]

The moment Bowman advanced to the next round halfway through the race at Bristol while Kyle Larson had to wait till almost at the end of that race if he advanced, me knowing Larson won races is where I gave up trying to understand the points thing. I felt like you win races? You struggle all the way. You win just one race or barely make it in points? You’ll make it to the championship 4.

[@noahmielke2148]

I’m really excited for Carson kvapil next year in a JRM xfinity series car. I’m sad to see Sam Mayer go. But with kvapil taking over. I feel like the no.1 car is in very good hands.

[@dawnmclees]

@noahmielke2148 Just asking where is Sam Mayer going??

[@GiveMeLibertyOrGiveMeDeath147]

​@@dawnmcleesHass Factory with Creed

[@GrizzlyJ.Ranger]

Jeffry Earnhardt needs a full time season long ride in the Xfinity series next year !

[@williambranham6249]

I not confused about the playoff point system. I just don’t pay attention to it. Why should I. I don’t bet . I just watch the race for the enjoyment. I have my favorite drivers of course.

[@chrishansen8477]

no one understands the point system, rules change every week, nascar just makes up stuff as they go.

[@davelikesbacon]

Been watching the sports since 1998 and I'm still confused of how this whole chase thing works

[@terrycostakis6284]

I'll play devil's advocate here. While I agree that the points can be complicated and difficult for new fans to understand and a few changes would be welcomed, I also feel that the concept makes the racing and the entire season much more exciting. I remember the days when the last few races had no bearing on the championship because it had already been clinched. As far as I'm concerned, modifying the final race highest finisher wins and tweaking the win and you're in concepts would make it close to perfect. Just my opinion.

[@davidmuzzey9962]

I don't like how they have the rule that a driver has to compete in EVERY race in order to be eligible for the chase but then they give everyone a waiver, I can understand in say Kyle Busch situation where he missed races due to an injury sustained in a NASCAR sanction race but Bowman missed races because an injury sustained in a non-NASCAR race or Kyle Larson given a waiver because he missed the 600 because HE wanted to run the Indy 500

[@grantrustin]

So is CW only on broadcast television? Because we cut the cord this year and we love it we’re not going back so the Xfinity races are honestly my favorite but they’re not gonna have them on streaming services like KZbin TV or even their own smart app like you can get on Amazon or something then I mean how hard is it to even have your own races on your own website but I mean I don’t know if they don’t figure something out I guess I’ll be watching cup trucks and Formula One

[@darrelladams4188]

2 ESTEP uploaded….. it’s almost like 23XI and FRM announced their taking NASCAR to court….

[@everythingracing5835]

I'm still hoping they make a roof flap underneath the car on both side of the car that after car started lifting up it activates and I think your sit cars back down

[@greggkiest1069]

AGREE with SVG 100%. Adds nothing to my watching experience. Cant stand all the media dwelling on numbers.

[@BlandSpagetti]

I’m not an aerodynamic expert but wouldn’t it be better to take the liner thing off the bottom of the race car that make it completely flat?

[@markconley996]

Wait , the races start tomorrow , and the changes are announced on Wednesday???

[@mikehoncho6085]

With the aero changes being made they should at least have a practice session this weekend for dega

[@BA-xj9ew]

If NASCAR booted Denny and 23-11, there would be some open seats for the Xfinity rascers in Cup.

[@jakehobby3477]

Sorry to see your Astros eliminated

[@Mr.Bacon20101]

Even with all these changes I still think the under body is the issue

[@chasemaguire97]

If the playoff system were to get rid of the "win and in" for the regular season, it would make the playoffs sooooo much better automatically. I think having the win and locked into the next round should stay cause it is only 3 race rounds, and you could get some excitement in that way. Is it fair? No. Is it a happy medium? I think so imo.

[@kevantecaldwell4035]

In what way is this format more fair then the chase when we legit have a 1 race championship

[@seanguthrie2282]

they should limit to 25th or a number of points behind 16th

[@shiny_Six]

hate to be brutally honest here, but the playoff system isn't complicated, while I hate it and want it gone it is incredibly easy to follow. Maybe we need some better schooling because it is sad that people get confused by it...

[@stephenmoore63]

Xfinity is always the GOATED series for racing. Unless you’re Sheldon Creed.

[@Jimevans633]

I hate the playoffs they are a big reason NASCAR isn't great anymore. The Original Chase at least rewarded a 10 race stretch but this system is TERRIBLE!!

[@nomadman5288]

The Chase format didn't reset to 0, Eric. You were given points based on your position at the end of the regular season.

[@kg0173]

Not in the first year. 2004 I believe. And in 2014/2015 as well?

[@terrigoggin4443]

Dale Jr. can spot talent.

[@EricK-fr9fe]

They don’t teach simple math in Australia? 36 cars start. You get points based where you finish. How is that complicated?

[@elviejomonca4719]

Stage points, Playoff points, all that BS is definitely not "based where you finish"

[@skippingrhyme4386]

@@elviejomonca4719 They literally are lol

[@GiveMeLibertyOrGiveMeDeath147]

​@@elviejomonca4719you get 1 playoff point for finishing 1st in the stage(s). You get 5 playoff points if you finish the race 1st. You get ten stage points if you finish the stage 1st, 9 for 2nd, 8 for 3rd and so on. It's literally based on where you finish