The playoff system has divided the fanbase. Critics argue that the championship isn’t decided by who dominates the season, but by the driver who survives the postseason format. And that shift has created a tension in the NASCAR community. On one hand, the chaotic nature of the elimination format makes for interesting storylines and shocking upsets, but on the flip side, many drivers and fans argue that the system doesn’t reward consistency and punishes dominance.

With NASCAR recently signing a multi-billion-dollar agreement, the big question is whether the current playoff system is too dramatic and entertaining to change, even if the format is inherently flawed.

The format’s core flaws

The elimination-style playoff format has been controversial ever since it was introduced in 2014. 16 d

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