Dale Jr. Calls Out NASCAR’s Playoff Mess

Dale Jr. just dropped a truth bomb on NASCAR’s playoff format, and honestly, he’s got a point. The Intimidator’s kid says the old 36-race points system was never broken—so why fix it? He argues that the switch after Matt Kenseth’s consistent (but low-win) 2003 title run was all about TV drama, not what real fans wanted. Now, with committees and endless tweaks, it feels like NASCAR’s chasing its tail. Is it time to listen to the fans and bring back the classic format? #Sports #Racing #NASCAR

2 days ago

Hunt the Front752

I stopped watching NASCAR because of the whole stage racing and the playoff fiasco. Go back to the old points system just like it used to be.

Haysville, KS

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Ñana

Absolutely, it use to be so much fun watching the races. They would just take off from the get go and whatever happened, happened. It was exciting to watch. Now it's like watch a Soap Opera with Drama, Crybaby Drama.

Terry Kelius-Diehl

I really do hope Dale Junior said this! I have hated this system and it’s been the death of NASCAR. Francis single-handedly killed his daddy’s sport. What other sport do we change the rules every year? Every penalty is somewhere in the gray area that only they can interpret right and wrong. There’s no balls or strikes in this game.

Lititz, PA

Shopdog88

All NASCAR has do go back to the old ways of racing and winning a championship like Dale sr,the King,Jimmy did

New Stanton, PA

Sean Bailey

I enjoyed NASCAR when they all lined up and raised for 400 laps no stage stops none of that bullshit

Mobile, AL

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Getrdone

Jr and others must force out the present leadership of NASCAR. its the only way to save the sport

Appleton, WI

Sheila Soares

Was a AVID Nascar fan prior to this nonsense! LET THEM RACE !!!!BRING NASCAR BACK to fighting for that Victory every race Absolutely ridiculous the way it is now. Just my 2 cents!

Grants Pass, OR

Todd Estes

Their playoff points BS is crap was back in 2004 when they first started it 👎🏻

Freeport, ME

Larry Frank

max 2 car teams so everyone has a chance at attracting sponsors and go back to the old format.

New Berlin, IL