An opinion piece published by Sportsnaut on November 9, 2026, argues that NASCAR should stop trying to manufacture a championship battle through its playoff format. The article, written by Farah Ben Gamra, critiques the current system that resets points and creates artificial drama in the final races. The author suggests that the format undermines the traditional season-long championship and calls for a return to a more straightforward points system.
NASCAR's Manufactured Championship Battle Draws Criticism
