NASCAR: Five Reasons New Format Is A Horrible Idea

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Feb 16, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; A general view of signage during media day for the 2016 NASCAR season at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

When will NASCAR stop making changes and just settle on one format idea?

On Tuesday, NASCAR announced a new format along with track and team presidents as well with current and former drivers. This format will be implemented across all three-major series. This new format not only affects the Chase but also the races themselves.

Every race will have three stages: Stage 1 and 2 top ten finishers get points. Stage 3 will be the end of the race. Race winners earn five playoff points and a spot in the playoffs.

If you’re confused, don’t be, this is probably not the first time either. In this new format there is few things to get confused about. Here are five reasons why the new format is a bad idea. Please note: I’m only including what was brought up in the announcement and not what will be on the track.

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