I agree 100% about stage break laps counting. The laps before the initial green flag don't count and the laps between the green checkered flag and the next green flag shouldn't count either.
Because he was another most popular driver who was not the best driver of his teammates and did not win very often but kept winning the award. It's a popularity contest. What do driving results have to do with it?
Was dale Jr the best driver at hendrick? No. Did he go long periods of time without winning? Yes. How great was Kyle pettys career? No where as good as chases has been. Maybe he should just shut his irrelevant ass up!
I mean it's pretty hard to dispute the FACT that legacy is much better this year than last, but it's always fun watching SOI try. Never change SOI, this place wouldn't be the same without you!