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Format Changes to Chase for NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Championship

Photo - Jerry Markland/Getty Images
Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

16-Driver Chase Grid Introduced; First-To-The-Finish Finale Unveiled 

NASCAR announced a new championship format today that will put greater emphasis on winning races all season long, expands the current Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field to 16 drivers, and implements a new round-by-round advancement format that ultimately will reward a battle-tested, worthy champion. Continue reading

NASCAR Announces Modifications to NASCAR Hall of Fame & Creates New Award

NASCAR Hall of FameNASCAR Announces Modifications To NASCAR Hall Of Fame Eligibility And Selection Process; Creates New Award For Outstanding Contributions 

NASCAR today announced a number of changes to the selection process for the NASCAR Hall of Fame (NHOF), including a modification to driver eligibility parameters and the creation of a new award to honor significant contributions to the growth and success of the sport.

In all, six changes and updates will be made starting with the selection of the Class of 2015 – all designed to improve upon an already strong process that has led to the selection of 25 deserving inductees.  Continue reading

Jimmie Johnson – By The Numbers

champion_celebration_2013_17Jimmie Johnson is now a six-time Sprint Cup Series champion after winning the 2013 title earlier this month.  This championship is just the latest in a series of feats throughout his career. There’s likely more amazing milestones in his future as fans watch the career of one of NASCAR‘s top-three and perhaps one of the greatest drivers ever. So let’s take a closer look at Jimmie Johnson’s season and career by the numbers. Continue reading