According to the Charlotte Observer, NASCAR is considering some major changes to how the Chase is determined. Sources are saying 16 teams would make the Chase (up from 12), with positions first going to full time series contenders who won a race through the first 26 races of the season. Should 16 drivers not win races, the remaining slots would be filled by the drivers highest in points.
Once the field is set for the Chase and re-seeded, the four lowest in points among Chase contenders would be eliminated from title contention after the third, sixth and ninth races in the Chase.
The four remaining contenders would enter the season finale reset with the same number of points. The driver who earned the most points in the season finale would be the series champion.
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Once the field is set for the Chase and re-seeded, the four lowest in points among Chase contenders would be eliminated from title contention after the third, sixth and ninth races in the Chase.
The four remaining contenders would enter the season finale reset with the same number of points. The driver who earned the most points in the season finale would be the series champion.
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