Glossary / General

point system

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The point system is how NASCAR keeps track of which drivers are doing well during the races. Drivers earn points based on where they finish, and these points help decide who wins the championship at the end of the season.

Technical Definition

The point system in NASCAR is a method of scoring that determines how drivers and teams accumulate points throughout the season based on their performance in races. This system influences championship standings and playoff qualifications.

Hear It Discussed

"And the hot topic right now is the point system."
Speed, Dirt, and Rivalries: Inside American Racing Culture In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 12:59

"as if with a point system as the points open and close because those points are closed they're drawn that coil down"
What's Under The Hood? Listen for 3 Minutes and Find Out! Under The Hood show 42:00

"Having your shop set up with the right tools and the right areas, it's on a point system, so it's on a grid system. And yeah, he's beat it two years in a row now."
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