NASCAR Considers Changes to Playoff Format

Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed mixed feelings about NASCAR's playoff format after Joey Logano's championship win, acknowledging its dramatic appeal while advocating for a traditional season-long measurement of success. He believes the current format, despite its flaws, generates excitement and is an ongoing search for the 'perfect' system. Meanwhile, NASCAR officials, including Senior VP Elton Sawyer, are open to reviewing the playoff structure after questions arose regarding the legitimacy of crowning champions like Logano, who won with a record low average finish. Logano defended his title, asserting that all competitors had equal chances to reach the Championship 4. RFK Racing's Brad Keselowski echoed concerns about the playoff format, suggesting it fails to adequately recognize championship-worthy performances. The debate on how to determine the champion continues, with possible changes being discussed for future seasons.