A week ago, Dale Jr. said that no news of changing the NASCAR Cup Series playoff format would drop in 2025. And to him, it made the most sense. “This year’s champion would end up feeling like a dud — like a lame duck kind of thing.” Whoever ends up with the title, be it Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, or Ryan Blaney, would not receive the praise that they should. Even Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR President, vehemently defended not introducing the format this year.

However, the news of increasing the horsepower from 670 to 750 and changes in the rules have left fans on the edge of their seats. Fans and insiders alike seem to be mentally fast-forwarding through the remainder of the playoffs. Now, however, Dale Jr. claimed that this anticipation will not be rewarding.

Dale Jr. gives a bitter realit

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