Recent content by Conover

McDonald’s is done with 23XI, although that might be old news. Opened the door for Hardee’s.

I don’t have a strong opinion, but I understand where @Revman is coming from. Agree Jr’s approach is/was balanced and that Martin was kinda screechy on this stuff (as is/was Kenny Wallace). Bottom line is the new Chase, much like the old Chase, and the best compromise the current era will get.

SVG will win an oval race and finish the Chase within the top 10 in points.

Indeed I can’t stand Hamcrap either. Under the new Chase system, or any points system if in effect last year, he wouldn’t have been even close to in contention for a 2025 championship. Having said that, agree he is a very good driver and is probably the best to have not won a championship...

Yeah, this horse is finally in the barn, so no real need to keep whipping it to death. Very happy with it myself.

Look, I get it that many here want the old, original system back. I lived that for many years, and while the first Chase, and now Chase 2, may not ever seem to be good enough, I don’t really get the nostalgia. Consider Cup in the revised format. Sixteen drivers get in, with a revamped points...

I’m happy with the format. Agree 16 drivers a bit too many but it’s a reward for drivers and the networks. Assume stage points will still apply, which I think may be the ultimate wild card factor. BUT, can’t argue that those stage points don’t impact how hard those drivers work to win them…so...

So Hamcrap was a big part of this reformatting per Steve O, who says the Chase is back.

Wife and I watching the YouTube NASCAR channel…JUST SITTING THERE….waiting… Wonder if Mark Martin will be part of the talking heads broadcast that follows the formal press conference? He’s been very outspoken, and will be there per his X post, so I’d expect an appearance.

They will NOT abandon a “playoff”…I think that has been clear for months. Everyone close to the sport including owners saying the same thing; increased emphasis on regular season performance. My prediction: 1. Modification of points awarded. Hard to say the exact formula but perhaps higher...

NEW POINTS SYSTEM TO BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY. We can watch it live. Story link below: https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2026/01/08/nascar-championship-format-announcement-live-stream/

Phelps was better than many give him credit for. Those text messages, and his rant against Childress, did him in. Losing trust is a death blow in business.

“NASCAR today announced that Steve Phelps has made the personal decision to step away from the company and his role as Commissioner of America’s top motorsport. Phelps, who joined NASCAR in 2005, will transition out of the company by the end of the month leaving a legacy of leadership and a...

Actually glad someone with some $$$ purchased The Rock. It still needs an infusion of cash for operating expenses, added upgrades, etc. NASCAR events will be more than welcome, and encouraged to bring a Cup event in the future. The concern NASCAR had, and has, is for losing their drivers and...

Had to laugh at your description 😂🤣!