Nascar to change Point System?

From jayski:http://jayski.com/cupnews.htm#20110117f

NASCAR is considering scrapping the points system it has used since 1975 in favor of a simpler method that awards points per finishing position. The overhauling of the system is one of a handful of changes NASCAR is considering implementing before the season begins next month. Series officials have been detailing their ideas in individual meetings with teams. The sanctioning body wants to go to a scoring system that would award 43 points to the race winner, and one point less for each ensuing position down to one point for the 43rd-place finisher. NASCAR is also shying away from wholesale changes to its Chase for the Sprint Cup championship format. Teams have been told NASCAR is leaning toward keeping it a 12-driver field, with one caveat: The top 10 drivers following the 26th race of the season would qualify for the Chase, while the remaining two spots would go to the drivers with the most wins who are not already eligible for the Chase. Preseason testing begins Thursday at Daytona International Speedway, and NASCAR president Mike Helton and vice president of competition Robin Pemberton are scheduled to discuss some of the changes planned for 2011. But the major announcements aren't scheduled until next week when France makes a presentation during Charlotte Motor Speedway's annual media tour. NASCAR is still debating how to award bonuses under a straight points system, and ideas being considered are for anywhere from one to three points being given to lap leaders and race winners.

 

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Permalink Reply by Saint Yukon on January 19, 2011 at 2:18am
IF I were to setup the point system, in addition to the 43 points for 1st, 42 points for 2nd & etc. I would award 1 point to anyone that attempts to qualify.
Permalink Reply by NightHawk on January 19, 2011 at 12:43pm
I wonder if nascorp ever heard IF IT AIN BROKE DONT F'WITH IT, maybe big bill should have passed that one on to mike helton before he whent
Permalink Reply by Bricoop on January 20, 2011 at 10:33pm
Something in Nascar needs to change big time. Races are more boring than ever.
Permalink Reply by David Z on January 20, 2011 at 6:52pm
No need to change the point system, they really need to dump the "chase" and let the team that scores the most points all year win the championship, not the one that can work the system for the last 10 races. Old point system before the chase would give Jimmie Johnson 2, not 5 championships.
Permalink Reply by mj on January 21, 2011 at 3:02pm
I agree with David go back to the old system where a driver had to actually EARN a championship . Not just have it handed to him like Mr Johnson has for the past 5 yrs .
Permalink Reply by 7 Gordon 7 on January 21, 2011 at 1:13pm
Not much change here really. I like the chase rule of top 10 and 2 most wins to rouond it out. Something a little different. They still need to add some serious bonus to winner, plus I like the points for qualifying. But it should only be for the top 3. 3points-pole, 2-2nd and 1-3rd. IMO
Permalink Reply by Rob Hoban on January 26, 2011 at 4:26pm
At least cut off points after 20th positon. This way they could have eliminated giving points to start and park cars. NASCAR had a golden opportunity and blew it.
Permalink Reply by R. ALDRIDGE on January 26, 2011 at 11:36pm
Yeah, they should have, but I think after 30, not 20. It would not only keep points from the S&Ps but eliminate the "junk" on the track logging laps in wrecked cars late in the race.

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