MAJOR NASCAR RULES CHANGES | The Good and The Bad?

[@TheIceberg]

What do you think of the new NASCAR rules changes?

[@NASCARCHAT24]

I think maybe yes so

[@NASCARCHAT24]

No

[@revrasheemstewart]

The need to get rid of the stage cautions 😊

[@Shay_Mendez]

These are good decisions. Rare NASCAR w? It's been a while.

[@timechanger9162]

They need to add more time to the pit road clock. 7 min is not enough time to fix the toe link. That’s the main things that break on these cars and they need at least 8-10 min. 2nd I don’t agree with removing a guy from a championship fight due to intentional wrecking. Say someone does the same thing chastain did in 2022? He kept wrecking people “accidentally”. But if you retaliate against someone who doors you multiple times lap after lap then puts you into the wall you deserve to be removed from championship contention? I don’t agree with that.

[@IsaacV24]

The bigger news to me: NASCAR’s motion to dismiss the 23XI/FRM lawsuit was denied. NASCAR be taking legal L after legal L.

[@TheIceberg]

It's been rough for them so far

[@JGR4LIFE20]

They deserved them Ls. 20 years of destroying a once popular sport.

[@Takingyoutojail]

@@JGR4LIFE20 Is it all NASCARs fault? Car culture in general has been dying in America

[@Waddle_Dee_With_Internet]

The fact that the comment and the replies like this shows how stupid the NASCAR fans are. Despite some good decisions like in the video, they still don’t take it.

[@NR_88]

⁠@@Waddle_Dee_With_Internet nascarshill burner?

[@cito1101]

About Damn Time the DVP rule got an overhaul, and so glad teams are getting the opportunity to repair the cars in the garage now!!

[@caseysmith544]

Even the older rules in the garage were kind of dumb having the time limit for drivers to work on cars first it was 45 minutes then 30 min then 15 min before the DVP rule.

[@themotorsportgeneral]

Hopefully one of those changes is a new playoff format!

[@TheIceberg]

They said any changes for that would be announced on its own separate date

[@JGR4LIFE20]

The new playoff format is no playoff format. Most points in the season wins the championship. It’s not that damn hard.

[@Takingyoutojail]

I think we can go back to a 10 race chase with a top 30 in points rule I think we can all agree on that Something for the casuals and diehards to get behind

[@Takingyoutojail]

@ that’s not coming back I think the Chase is the best we’re gonna get

[@eduardclark]

@@JGR4LIFE20 Yeah Logano had 5040 points 5 more than blaney and was crowned the Champ, the end.

[@markconro5796]

That rule change with the damage vehicle policy is a step in the right direction. Ideally I’d like to see it gone entirely, but it’s a step in the right direction

[@Twinspinner]

So the caveat to the provisional that was also tweeted out is that if a team needs to use it, they aren't eligible for prize money or driver/owner points. So if a team brings in a special driver that needs the provisional, it's essentially coming out of their own pocket and they aren't gaining in any way. It would only be for the spectacle of it, which I'm okay with, that seems like a decent tradeoff. Guaranteed starting spot, but you can't bank on it to gain owners points or prize money

[@D2RCR]

Correct

[@AlexE5250]

Team still benefits to run the race because of sponsor money. You can sell a sponsorship better if you tell the brand "we have a guaranteed spot because of the world class driver behind the wheel, so you don't need to worry about failing to qualify, you are guaranteed to get your logo on tv." Thats good imho, it incentivizes more world class drivers from other series to give it a go with the best stock car racers in the world, and it helps teams fund the efforts to make that happen by making it easier to attract sponsors

[@jordanthompson5233]

So glad the DVP is gone. I've always hated it.

[@TheIceberg]

I know a lot of people are quite happy about the changes

[@willgriffin5647]

Unfortunately it already altered nascar history for 8-9yrs.

[@Waddle_Dee_With_Internet]

@@willgriffin5647 lol yes, getting rid of playoffs will not even “save” the sport too! Fans hate everything!

[@caseysmith544]

Even the older versions. the Flat tire Rule, basically forcing drivers to run Mistake free and race beyond clean an impossibility at Talladega due to the 2 lanes of one long train for racing.

[@Wisconsin222]

Jarrett actually NASCAR has stated this under the “Kyle Larson Rule”. “Exceptions to forfeiting playoff points would be if a driver misses a race for a medical emergency (NASCAR notes that includes medical issue for the driver, birth of a child, family emergency) and age restrictions.” So yes a driver who leaves a race for their wife going into labor wouldn’t be subjected to points loss is how I interpret that. Or let’s say a team hires a young driver who’s ineligible for certain tracks until he turns 18 in March well, that too would be “cool keep your points” kind of deal.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Wife going into labor is pretty much a medical reason. Pfft

[@simkani3294]

So if Larson does a double feature, he could miss the playoffs? As a Larson fan, I disapprove.

[@AlexE5250]

which tracks are there an age limit on?

[@Wisconsin222]

@ I know the Superspeedways have an age limit at least in the Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup series because of the speed and wrecks

[@Wisconsin222]

@ so yeah under this rule you can race full time in Trucks and compete for the playoffs if you turned 18 in March let’s say because of that Superspeedway stretch

[@BlueJimmie48Fan]

DVP gone: love it. Playoff waiver: 50/50 but I can see why they would do it. I especially agree on the suspension side of it. Open Exemption Provisional: hate it. They gave Helio a free pass to the 500 when he has never stepped foot into a stock car until yesterday’s ARCA test. He should have raced his way in like the rest of the open teams, but it’s the charter system’s fault for being the blueprint. Manufacturer Manipulation: I’ll have to wait and see how it’s enforced before I have a verdict on it.

[@Jake-rv1ow]

The suspension part is way too harsh @BlueJimmie48Fan

[@ricksanchezsflask8794]

Bring back fixing cars on pit road and racing with makeshift doors, no fenders, etc.

[@shorebilly16]

That's funny, I was sitting in the stands right where the thumbnail picture was taken.

[@Ethan.D.McKinney37195]

Favorite change: DVP Clock is no longer an elimination Least Favorite: Suspension applies to loss of playoff points. I will forever be a "boys have at it" fan and they should be able to exact revenge as they wish.

[@ray321333]

Pumped for this year

[@TheIceberg]

Same here!!!!

[@austinemms9772]

In my opinion, the changes to the DVP clock and race manipulation language is good but I don’t know about the waiver changes. The suspension rule is fine but the non-medical reason waiver could emphasize winning more than consistency if someone like Larson misses a race like last year, especially since he missed the Championship 4 last year up part due to the Coke 600 being rained out.

[@Waddle_Dee_With_Internet]

Ppl are still gonna cry over these decisions

[@Jake-rv1ow]

The part part about losing all of your playoff points for Tom & Jerry-ing someone into the wall is way too harsh

[@klepetar]

as long as they keep helping me with my sunday afternoon nap..

[@WRA26]

They did modify that if a driver welcomes a kid into the world then no points will be taken away

[@naparacingfan9275]

I don't love the automatic spot in the field with an open provisional but like a bigger field especially for the Daytona 500. Could've had a 43 car field this year with cars still going home with the way the potential entry list is looking.

[@Jake-rv1ow]

The part part about losing all of your playoff points for Tom & Jerry-ing someone into the wall is way too harsh

[@jrracingteam1732]

You forgot about they cant earn prize money or points with the 41st car deal.

[@milogunther5024]

Dvp rule is a good change Waiver points penalty is interesting Suspension penalty is correctly harsh The provisional is a neat idea Manufacturers penalty is definitely needed

[@Jake-rv1ow]

The part part about losing all of your playoff points for Tom & Jerry-ing someone into the wall is way too harsh

[@Joshodgesr]

Here's what I think should be in effect for field size limits. (Charter agreement notwithstanding.) CUP SERIES 43 cars per field 3-car start-n-park limit All start-n-park qualifying attempts must be approved in advance by Nascar No limit on part-time or lower series drivers XFINITY SERIES 41 car field Cup drivers who DNQ may not swap cars to race (except as last minute swap or substitution for injury or illness, but only if no non-cup drivers are available and the exception is approved by Nascar) Maximum 3 cup drivers per field; will only attempt to qualify for starting positions 39/40/41 Maximum 5 start-n-park cars per field TRUCK SERIES 40 truck field No more than 3 each/4 total xfinity/cup drivers in field Xfinity/Cup drivers will only attempt to qualify for 37/38/39/40 DAYTONA 500 (special qualifying situtation) Qualifying spots 1/2 locked in, except if backup car is involved If backup car to pole winner starts duel for any reason and wins, the front row starting spot is retained Three wildcard spots (41/42/43) for drivers not locked in: Defending Daytona 500 Champion Defending Cup Series Champion Driver who qualifies 41st on Pole Day (42/43 if same as either or both of the above) All other starting spots, 3-40, will be determined by the duels alone, with the top 19 finishers locked in (20th is a wildcard to account for duel polesitter)

[@Shay_Mendez]

So they can still come back 50 laps down or more so they can still finish. I'm cool with that.

[@TheIceberg]

It is similar to what they had before with a few more limits, a nice middle ground

[@stephenholloway6893]

If the car can be repaired and be able to continue to race (albeit minimal speed) then yes. Far as I know it.

[@letto18]

All hail the DVP change! As for the Open Exemption Provisional, one thing I don't recall hearing you mention is how apparently if they fail to make it in on speed like everyone else and thus end up becoming a 41st car in the field through the provisional that as a result that they would give up points, prize money and so on with only the combined 40 chartered and open cars that made it in normally getting points and paid so all that would be gained from being a extra car in the field would be experence and exposure.

[@toddmanger7194]

i like the photo cover for this video: Byrons hood slammed up on the windshield, I was there at Dover, it was nice to see.

[@Lukefox2316]

I think the changes they made are ok. I mostly like the new DVP rules and the others could be better for the sport in some ways. Of course they’re not going to change every race and make them all better, but they could at least improve some races this year and in the future. But more progress should be made in a similar direction

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Good rules changes mostly. The DVP rule seemed a bit silly since a car off the track over 7 minutes is down lots of laps and probably finishes last unless other cars have unrepairable damage. The thing I wonder is does that bring retaliation back into play? Fix the car to go back out and wipe out whoever wrecked you?

[@nathanmiddaugh6986]

I don’t recall hearing so many changes and being ok with so many. Definitely happy to hear suspensions and skipping races will lose all playoff points. Tbh I think suspensions should go further. You get suspended and you could lose playoff eligibility if your actions were egregious enough. That opens a grey area that would likely result in more inconsistency by NASCAR but some actions like the right rear hook should automatically come with a suspension and playoff disqualification. But a Kyle Larson situation, you can have an exemption but you loose all playoff points. Seems reasonable. I’m not in love with the world class provisional but I don’t hate it. My only concern is what is done when/if multiple drivers apply for it. I get right now the 500 is the only race where there’s a real threat of missing the show but I hope someday soon it is a legitimate problem to have multiple world class provisional applicants.

[@ZanasoRymm]

I like the notable driver open entry extra grid place rule. That’s going to make securing those one off drivers and sponsors way more appealing.

[@jingles123456789ify]

Wow, NASCAR must have got really pissed off at Kyle Larson for running the Indy 500

[@mrsegagamecube6419]

Hendrick fan here: Larson should not have gotten the playoff waiver last year. I like the change. It should hurt if you miss a race for anything other than medical reasons, within some exceptions. I think something like a funeral would be an okay exception but missing a race to attend or compete in a other event is not.

[@CousinCarl99]

It’s nice to see the DVP clock (somewhat) gone, i always liked watching Half gone dented up Duct taped misshapen abominations puttering around racetracks again!

[@sagethevvitch]

FYI I would not put "DVP" in a thumbnail or title. It has a, uh, different meaning outside of NASCAR 😂

[@Kamakazi152.]

NASCAR: If you race in another series and miss a race because we have one scheduled on the same day, and weather issues prevent you from starting, NO PLAYOFF POINTS THE ENTIRE SEASON REEEEE Also NASCAR: If you're famous from another series (BUT NOT OUR OWN) you're guaranteed a spot in the race no matter what we'll make a spot for you roll out the red carpet no problem please take us seriously

[@StarTrekGeek47]

I don't like the waiver punishment. I think that (with some limits of course) NASCAR should be fine with their drivers driving in other series. If they dislike it so much that they want it to damage driver's playoff contentions, then make playoff competition lock in on your second win instead of your first win to raise the bar for it. But I think drivers should be free to drive in different series if they want to, again with some limits, obviously a driver shouldn't be missing 19%+ of the season.

[@Jake_Owens]

I think the playoff waiver rule is fair. There should be consequences to missing a race for non medical reasons. But I agree that there should be an exception if it’s a family matter

[@markhunt7434]

Nascar probably wouldn't use that play-off waiver rule for nascar owned series like IMSA

[@jamiesweitzer8469]

The waiver policy announcement clearly spelled out the waivers exceptions issued (for medical reasons, for family emergencies, for the birth of a child, & for a driver with age related reasons), the driver missing a race & issued a waiver, the waiver wouldn't include them having to forfit any & all playoff points accrued from racing in the regular season (before, or after the race(s) missed), as a result of missing races & receiving such waivers for those reasons.

[@brendan_6]

Removal of DVP is good. Manufacture penalties are good. Waiver policy, stupid (only bc there shouldn't be playoffs). Provisional for some random big name, stupid. No playoff changes, stupid. "Race manipulation, stupid. (This happens all the time in motorsports, get over it. Better yet, get rid of playoffs). Overall, NASCAR is stupid

[@RealisticFisHed]

I'm interested to see how the lack of damaged vehicle policy affects the number of cautions over the course of the season. The DVP was a success in its intended purpose of reducing the number of debris cautions, for example there were only 39 debris yellows from 2022-24 when compared to the 205 occurring from 2014-16 before the DVP was implemented. Granted, I'm sure a not insignificant portion of that was from phantom debris, but still. Personally, I don't think it will be that much of a difference since the current composite bodies don't have the same ability to drop parts & pieces onto the track as the Gen 6, but it's something to keep track of.

[@csxtrainfan319]

I like all but the manufacture change because let's be honest we all know nascar is going to be inconsistent ( Like they always are ). But hopefully stop most of those controversies we had in 2024.

[@Tennessee_Jon]

I’m with you some what on playoff points but if NASCAR is your bread and butter then you should have to start the car every race excluding medical reasons within the family. I’m a Larson fan but you have to focus on the series you are race in full time. And for the outsiders from Indy they need to earn a license as any other driver by short tracks the cookie cutter tracks then the Daytona/Talladega no matter who they are. Daytona is a complete different animal than a Indy driver has ever participated in. You’re in a pack of 15-20 cars inches apart at speeds of 190+ and a simple sneeze can cause a half field wipeout. Besides they should have to earn the license like the other drivers in NASCAR had to do.

[@Maverick33]

My main concern is that after this year, we'll NEVER see anyone attempt the Indy/Charlotte Double again...

[@ZVPieGuy]

One thing I need the "43 car field" advocates to explain to me is whether you care more about qualifying mattering or about there simply being a bigger number of cars. Like if we get exactly 43 cars that show ip to Daytona, would you rather let them all start the race, or keep the 40 car limit so there are actually stakes to the duels and send 3 cars home? We can't have it both ways until the sport is MUCH healthier and we could see over 43 showing up.

[@paulday5722]

Wait, what?? So, if a full-time NASCAR driver, that contributes to the series every week, misses a race they get slammed with huge penalties for being disloyal but a "significant contributor" somewhere else, that has never done anything for NASCAR, shows up with a legal car they roll out the red carpet and automatically get a guaranteed starting spot? I'm glad they aren't blatantly two-faced about it. Since Larson is a "major contributor" to sprint cars, midgets, late models, etc. shouldn't he get an exemption?

[@HotmanGaming-p6x]

It don't matter if you're Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, Ross Chastain, SVG or any other driver for that matter. NASCAR is their FIRST priority since they signed a contract with NASCAR (not with other race organizations). If Kyle Larson wants to race in other organizations during the off season, then that's his right. But during the NASCAR season, NASCAR is their priority. Plain and simple.

[@Ka_Gg]

​@@HotmanGaming-p6xthe fact that somebody like Kyle Larson could be punished for a rain delay at Indy although it brought a ton of hype for Nascar is ridiculous. Each of these waivers should be a case by base basis. Got a DUI the night before and still in jail so you lose a race. Ok. A severe punishment should be there. Trying to make racing history and a rain delay screws up your race when you get back, maybe we should have leniency. Not completely ruin your chances at a championship.

[@Ka_Gg]

@paulday. The guys running NASCAR are a bunch of old heads that demand complete loyalty at all times. They don't realize this actually screws them in the long run. Let's say hypothetically Larson won the Indy500 but there was a rain delay like this past season. Larson misses this season but has the most wins, points, laps led but loses the playoffs in the first round because he starts with no points. Fans of all different racing series would think that's a joke.

[@DJ_Mooseknucks]

Authoritarians. That's what they are. That's what this is. Losing all playoff points because of 1 race lost.... total nonsense. I hope the series gets cooked this year.

[@HotmanGaming-p6x]

@@Ka_Gg All things considered, lightning isn't striking twice on Kyle Larson. So I don't think it's going to be an issue this year. But then again Kyle Larson has been screwed every 5 years (aka 2015 and 2020). Imagine the pattern continues this year (granted he'll make the playoffs this year, but who knows what will happen).

[@mackenziegoodrich6004]

I like a lot of the new rules and the general direction. Now it's a question what NASCAR will do next. After it's 1 step forward and 2 steps back it seems like with what they do for fans.

[@HGT14]

So Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, or any other big name/notable driver in motorsports can just come over to NASCAR and automatically be locked into the upcoming race? Instead of earning their way in? Come on man

[@Christoph5782]

I mean it’s going to be more like your KMags, Romain Grosjeans, Sebastian Erikssons, or Alex Marquezs that would use that spot. I don’t see any way a World Champion of any other series would go run in an Oval Race that isnt the Indy 500, especially on a Super Speedway I mean its not TT Isle of Man dangerous, but its not a big enough event in Global Motorsports for a big driver to drive in

[@HGT14]

@@Christoph5782 yeah good points. I just can't believe they let other stars from different motorsports come over to NASCAR and just be automatically locked into the starting lineup. You know?

[@Christoph5782]

@ I both agree and disagree with that. I agree that I don’t like giving the special guest driver special perks such as automatic qualification into the race, though I don’t exactly like sending drivers home just for the sake of doing so when the track can support more than the arbitrary limit. Like we know that every track on the calendar can at least support 43 cars, why are we limiting it down to 40? I mean I assume it’s simply to stop backmarker entries from simply qualifying for the race, running a couple laps, then retiring the car just to get last place prize money. Though there are far better ways to fix that issue than just reducing the field to the point where you effectively need a charter if you want to get into the race Personally Id do something similar to F1 where you must be within a certain percentage of the Pole Position laptime to qualify (107% for F1, though that would need to be a lot higher for Nascar with how short the laps are). Then anyone under that time would qualify for the race, assuming there are enough pit boxes to support all of the drivers. Then set the prize purse for the race to go down to a set number of positions agreed upon at the start of the season

[@Rad0905]

I don’t mind the helio thing. I agree I want the Daytona 500 to have stakes but at the end of the day, helio in the 500 is a bigger net positive for the sport then some more drama at the duels on Thursday

[@daltongibson3002]

Probably some of the most snow we’ve had here in a while!

[@darrelladams4188]

Atlanta:; we’re closed down here in GA also

[@SuperNASCARrocks]

Thank goodness they overhauled the DVP. There needed to be a big change to it. I like the rule change where cars are able to go to the garage and fix damage and then coming back out on track. A+ rule change NASCAR. They actually made a good rule change for once. And NASCAR punishing a driver for right rear hooking the competition is another great move.

[@BeardedThoughts1990]

How is manufactures blocking for another driver of the same manufacturer at Martinsville any different than a driver pushing another driver of the same manufacturer and drafting together at Dega? Isn’t that manipulating the outcome by blocking lanes or a run by an opposing manufacturer?

[@randipoling635]

About time. Why would they had even did that rule in the first place? Just because a car needs to be towed back doesn't mean its done for the day. Let them get to cutting and taping and replacing pieces and get back out there.

[@jacobrobinson6603]

I'm very pleased with the rule changes. But there is still SO many things that needs to be changed. Playoffs need a big overhaul, the top 30-35 points eligibility needs to be eliminated and downsized to around 16-20 with the playoff field moved down to 8-12 with the elimination and win and your in system needs to be gone. More Horsepower still needs to be added to the cars, get rid of the charter system and bring back a 43 car field. And then finally get rid of stages. If Nascar can just do all those things I really think the sport can get back to how it used to be.

[@6allmotivepowers363]

So happy that perfectly raceable cars won't be needlessly eliminated due to the stupid DVP anymore. As for the new Provisional rule, I think the consolation for a free entry should be starting shotgun on the field, regardless of what you do in qualifying.

[@StarTrekGeek47]

Finally! I'm so glad that the DVP knockout policy is gone! I always thought that was stupid. NASCAR teams slapping some ducktape on their car so that they can meet 84% of the speed of the front runners and still complete laps even though they've missed 20% of the race was iconic, and I'm glad we'll get the chance to see it again.

[@bearmarsh6579]

With a month to go to Daytona sounds like there will be a lot more changes hopefully more to the playoffs format.

[@NASCARFAN93100]

Good Call on The DVP Changes

[@kennethfarquhar5016]

I think putting these cars in the garage for damage and FLAT TIRES is good; keeps pit road chaos low/safe. Plus won't have to worry about too many over the wall rule. Getting towed - going down multilabel laps anyways; pit road or garage.

[@shadowspeedy]

DVP is what I said it should have been from day one, no idea why it took so long to do it (biggest win) 41 Car field with the extra spot I like but I would like this opened to NASCAR drivers too, JJ and MTJ I think should be able to apply for it and if more then one driver can get it, it goes to highest driver in Q (or in the 500, highest finishing duel with Q being a tie breaker) you would need to apply for it well before the event to see if you are eligible to get it and you get 1 a year. use it in Daytona you don't have it to fall back on for the rest of the year) big reason I say big time NASCAR drivers could get it, not that this would happen but what if Dale Jr wants to do one last race? I think he should be able to use that prov. too. The wavier. Something needed to be done, I think tho, the Kyle Larson deal, that is too much for that scenario, I think if you can show you made a large effort to make the race, then you can get the waver, Larson made it to the 600, they just never started it again, If he made it and they where in the middle of the race they should bring the car down right away (if its under green you have to pit under green) make the change and you are fine. this would cause no forfeit of points, your penalty is you are lost all the positions in the race. If he never showed up, they yes, larger penalty is needed. other then that looks good.

[@IrishmanGFS]

I'm 1000% against the playoff waiver thing for Larson's example. He did something special. The double. This is essentially holding up the middle finger and a gun to anyone who'd want to try it. And this would literally make the playoffs even MORE illegitimate. Because it undoes what was changed in 2017. Makes the regular season literally *meaningless*. Want to know what Larson's punishment was? He lost the regular season title by literally 1 point.

[@citizenoftheyearCC]

The open spot for a racer from another series is really left field. Not a fan of just handing a spot to someone, but how would this work if 2 famous people try to enter the race?

[@ricksanchezsflask8794]

Nascar decides who's more famous

[@robbnutter4665]

I (for one) am not a fan of ANY guaranteed starts...for any reason.

[@Alan-rs5hu]

The solution is very simple. Do away with the chase, go back to the old point system where consistency gets you further up in the points

[@bumbleyellow]

Let’s see if these changes make an NASCAR great again I hope

[@KMerse1]

What? No playoff rule changes?

[@stevendoss]

Crazy take, but could nascar have a spare tire or “donut” that they can have qualified track side people put on the cars that are able to drive but bottomed out. Then those cars are mandated to immediately go to pit road. Could that work or is there too many elements that need to work together for it to go safely?

[@Ka_Gg]

I've always thought Nascar should have a "caution pit crew" that does what you say. Oh, stuck because you have one tire down? Immediately swap to a donut on the track so they can limp back. Cordless impacts are a thing. Just seems like an easy fix.

[@reginaldgraham5221]

So what happens when you win a race and lock in to the playoffs, then go race in the Indy 500. Does it put you back in a must win situation to lock in the playoff again?

[@JGeller1989]

With the DVP thing. I think Nascar should be giving teams the option to fix the car on Pit Road in 7 minutes or the garage. If you choose the DVP and can't get it fixed, you're out. Not, now you have to fix it in the garage. You chose the DVP, gotta fix it during that time.

[@Ka_Gg]

So punish them because they picked wrong? "Damn, we thought it'd take 6 minutes, but it took 8 so now we are out of the race". Just seems like a nitpicking thing to add an unneeded rule.

[@Pwnulolumad]

That thumbnail out of context 🤣

[@Ka_Gg]

I think the waiver policy where you remove every single playoff point they made is stupid. I'm okay with them taking away a few points, but let's say you picked up 20 points throughout the whole season and you win the regular season championship, thats all gone over one rsce. NASCAR's over here acting like drivers are just missing races out of nowhere for no reason.

[@btg5336]

Not going to lie it’s hard for me to watch in general with stages still in the sport will never forget when Carl said it’s like multiple races in one race the ruleset has not been good in my opinion since 2012 at the latest wish they would just go back to what made the sport fun to watch

[@Ka_Gg]

Im ALL for modified looking cup cars at martinsville and bristol!

[@fifasims1996]

Do you need a playoff waiver if you are sick or hurt and miss one race?

[@maxb148]

For the playoff waiver what happens if let's say Larson gets injured because of racing in the Indy 500? Would he still get a waiver or because it was him racing in another series will it not count? Or is this just another grey area. Also for the Daytona 500, I think it should be like the Indy 500 have x number of spots and only the x fastest make the race or something along those lines. I want to see stuff like the Rahal situation where he got bumped or with drivers coming over from otger series not just beg their way in and could have situations like Alonso at the Indy 500 with he getting bumped. It adds more excitement.

[@evanwilliams6406]

At least the crews can repair the car in the garage and try to get back out there again. That is a change I give a thumbs up to. The rest the jury is out until it gets enforced.

[@Gager_Dillpickle]

My only issue with the race manipulation deal is that its somewhat hypocritical, i understand not wanting to manipulate a race to change the outcome to be in your favor, but also on the other hand by that same logic they shouldn't race on superspeedways anymore because the whole entire race is teammates and manufacturers working to together to change the outcome and turn the tide in they're favor

[@ItbeTicTac]

I’m okay with the provinsional, but it shouldn’t be a thing for the 500.

[@W123KartSport]

I'm not at all a NASCAR guy and I love Helio but a guaranteed spot in ANY race is stupid no matter the reason

[@zenosphere6490]

2:24 I think the mentality behind this is if NASCAR sees you can't get out, they're just assuming you can't get out of your pit box. I kind of get it.

[@WillBrownFan]

7:38 Does That Also Apply For A V8 Supercar Driver On A Roadcourse ?

[@darthdraco3052]

Anytime a car needs to be towed, I believe it should be towed to the garage. It keeps the tow trucks off of pit road. Also I completely agree with you on the waiver rule.

[@Kbrady8207]

Exemption. Makes me wonder if Max V will run COTA now that Ford is his engine partner.

[@bryonrobinson3566]

The excuse thing needs more context and no reason to make other series drivers automatic starts make them earn their spot

[@carenthusiast9255]

There goes the double. If shit happens and they need a waiver, Nascar just said say bye to your playoff points.

[@NexXxu]

THANK YOU DALE EARNHARDT 🙏 DVP IS GONE!

[@tobiojo6469]

Hopefully they change the playoff schedule

[@caedmon2behrens186]

All of these are good and must stay for years to come

[@SHarrell42069]

Wait, you're in Tennessee too?? I am in East Tennessee!

[@steveo5712]

Can someone tell me why Fox released an Indycar commercial before the Daytona 500, especially being 34 days out?!? I haven't seen a clash commercial either, common FOX! Season hasn't started and they already messing up.

[@Jeffgordonfan24hesthegoat]

They had one playing during eagles packers yesterday

[@ricksanchezsflask8794]

No more cage rattling or repairing cars on pit road? Nascar guys take a risk attempting to do the double, but open wheel and rando racers from other sports get a free spot? This isnt the nascar i grew up with.

[@dr.b0973]

Idk i fw with the 41st entry if it can get a ton of views from foreign markets

[@Redslayer86]

I was against the outsider provisional, but only because it would have booted a legitimate entry. But Then it said it would be an added car, so Im cool

[@spaggetijeff1229]

Does anyone know why it’s 8 minutes instead of 7 for Atlanta

[@Takingyoutojail]

@@spaggetijeff1229 I think it’s extended for Superspeedways I think don’t quote me tho

[@andybmx28]

With it being an extra car I'm ok with having more cars on the track.

[@WizardKingNick]

So with the waiver policy changes I'm assuming that means that no playoff points including in the actual playoffs, meaning every round they start with 0? From that wording that's how it should hopefully be.

[@jrracingteam1732]

Would start with 2000s basically 0.

[@jacobschneider7968]

If there’s a threat of rain does Larson stay on Indy now?

[@T4R_2OUL]

Can’t wait to see cars covered in duck tape 56 laps down, we’re so back baby!

[@calvintrudeau4985]

The waiver thing is a bit annoying, we should be pushing more drivers to cross over to Indy, not less.

[@sagethevvitch]

Not really. They race for NASCAR, NASCAR should be their priority. You don't get to go do side quests and expect to win a championship.

[@aiwash2766]

Why on earth would nascar want to give their drivers to their competition??? That’s like you competing for a girl against another dude and your friends tell you to give them tickets so they can go on a vacation together, like what?!

[@Ka_Gg]

​@@sagethevvitchyou act like guys are missing 5 races a year. But sure, let's just keep Nascar in it's own bubble and try not to branch out.

[@Ka_Gg]

​@@aiwash2766to be fair, Nascar is more than willing to accept anyone from a different race series.

[@timmyamandaabigail]

Why not just go back to the way it was before Brian France and the later idiots ruined NASCAR. Thumbing their noses at the fans and making it something it's not supposed to be. NASCAR fans like innovation, tire rubbing, American made brands,hard racing, Rebel Flags spitting tobacco and tough drivers not this catering to the TV stations and forget about the fans attitude they have now. NASCAR should be happy with the money they make packing the stands. Selling hot dogs beer and cigarettes. Racing memorabilia kids running down the stands pretending to be their favorite driver. Fighting in the pits and fans fighting in the stands. Weather the TV likes it or not NASCAR is not political correctness it was about fun and passion. The world has other sports. Let the southern man have a sport. Foreigners have their sports. Yankees and black people have their basketball and football. Let the southern man show his skill unsuppressed and raw. You didn't see anyone complaining about NASCAR that cared about it. And those people who did will never go to a race or follow the sport

[@threesuns-lostreshijos]

Dont forget getting up to Knoxville and getting your jacket confiscated because the teacher weren't smart enough to know Winston cup was racing ! Not really cigarettes!😂😢

[@BIGHUHA15]

better with the dvp but i still don’t understand why tf is it 7 min

[@ChrisPBacon-zo9cm]

Wrong change imo. They should've changed the total number of point scoring positions - something like only getting points for top 20 finishes.