Hey guys, I'm new to this forum stuff so just bear with me. I'm an 18 year old American-Cuban living in Miami, Florida whose life revolves around NASCAR. My dad grew up an Earnhardt fan, and naturally I've grown up a Junior fan. My first race was actually the 01' 500. Because I live here in Miami, My dad and I have attended the season ending race every year since 2004, so I've seen first hand how every version of NASCAR's chase has played out. Personally, I think they have all had flaws. I am an old soul though, so I like the original points system without the chase, but I do like some aspects of it. This new Chase Grid actually had me intrigued, but I soon discovered its flaws as it has played out these past few weeks. I came up with this new system that I think NASCAR should take a look at. Instead of a 10 race chase, we limit it to 5 races. Each race is held at a different style track, such as 1.5, plate, mile, short, and road coarse; that way, a driver would need to perform at all styles of tracks to win the title. Also, the venues change every year so drivers don't get too comfy at the same tracks. Only 10 drivers make the chase, the top ten in points. I would keep the current points system, point per position, point for leading a lap, point for leading most laps, etc. But, I would give 4 bonus points instead of 3 for each race won going into the chase. Because of a 5 race playoff, drivers with no wins would have to run top 5 every race to make up points on drivers starting out with bonus points. It increases the urgency to win more than the current system I think, and it calls for proficiency at all types of tracks, and the champion is going to be the best overall driver. 31 race regular season, 5 race playoff. 10 drivers, 5 races, 1 champion. Feedback is welcome, I thought of this during my math class today, and I know it's not perfect.
