After a demanding stretch of 26 regular-season races, the stage is set, and it’s time for playoff racing. Over the next 10 races, 16 of NASCAR’s top drivers will go head-to-head for the Bill France Cup. The playoff schedule is designed to push competitors to their limits, featuring short tracks, intermediate tracks, a road course, and a superspeedway — a true test of both physical endurance and mental toughness. But amid all this and the ongoing playoff debate, Mr. H has finally voiced his thoughts on the current playoff system.

Before the high-stakes, win-or-go-home drama of today’s elimination-style playoffs took over, NASCAR’s Chase for the Cup offered a heartbeat of tension wrapped in season-long performance. Introduced in 2004, the format reset the top 10 drivers’ points after a h

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