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Opinion: The Time Is Now
- Updated: October 5, 2016
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The time to reward drivers leading the point standings at the end of the regular season appears near.
NASCAR officials have confirmed that the idea is beyond the discussion stage and under serious consideration. It’s encouraging that the sport is looking at ways to add more meaning and weight to being on top of the standings when the regular season comes to a close.
I’ve long been an advocate of the plan, but determining just what that reward is becomes a bit of a sticking point.
It’s simple. All NASCAR needs to do is give the regular-season leader three points or the equivalent to the bonus that goes with winning in the first 26 races of the schedule. That’s plenty of incentive and a …
