NASCAR: Five Things To Like About Race Format Changes

Industry Collaboration Is At An All-Time High

This decision wasn’t made lightly, nor was it made in a vacuum, in a smoky back room of a bar somewhere or by some big wigs who were the only stakeholders to benefit from it.  The driver’s council supported the move, the fan council members were asked for input ( this author was one of them,) the TV and radio partners had a voice and NASCAR management certainly had to be on board also.

All of these entities rely to some extent on NASCAR for their livelihood.  Its how they earn a living, with the exception of the fan base.  They are not going to make a decision that would negatively impact their jobs.  They have an obligation, and some might say a responsibility, to act in the best interests of the sport.  Does anyone feel for a moment that they wouldn’t?

We have heard the drivers especially for the last year or so remark how communication with the NASCAR brass is the best it has ever been, and they feel their voices are being heard.  This announcement is another example of that open dialogue.