While the 2025 NASCAR season has come to an end, we can’t forget that it was nothing short of relentless. From the thunderous start at Bowman Gray Stadium in early February to the season-ending finale in Phoenix nine months later, the sport barely paused for breath. With only one off-week the entire year (tucked awkwardly in April), teams have been pushed to their physical and mental limits.

Crew members juggled cross-country travel, drivers battled burnout, and engineers stretched resources thinner than ever. What was meant to be an “action-packed” season for fans has slowly turned into a grind for everyone inside the garage. Even the fans were overwhelmed. And now, after months of non-stop racing, one insider is calling for a dramatic change that could reshape the very rhythm of NASCA

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