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stage points

27 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

In some races, drivers can earn points during the race at certain checkpoints, not just at the end. These points help them get closer to winning the whole championship.

Technical Definition

Stage points are points awarded to drivers based on their position at certain segments or stages within a race, rather than just the final race result. These points contribute to the overall championship standings and can be crucial for drivers aiming to win the season title.

Hear It Discussed

"This indicates that the stage is complete, allowing drivers to earn stage points and temporarily slowing the race under a caution period to allow cars to pit."
British GP Race Review P1 with Matt and Tommy 14:37

"So Michigan was the first one. I felt like we just put the whole day together and, you know, got some stage points at stage two and ran up front and had an opportunity, had things, you know, played..."
How Kyle Busch Changed Erik Jones' Career & Learning From Jimmie Johnson Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX 01:09

"You can't have a bad week or an off week. I mean, you might be able to have one or two, but you have to be getting stage points, winning races."
Noah Gragson & Chase Briscoe: Doubting The Moon & Meeting Figgy Earnhardt The Dale Jr. Download 48:35