I think they should get rid of "The Chase" and go back to the old system. Which do you prefer and why?

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I don't like the chase either. The fact that everyone's points are wiped out and they all start out equal again kind of sucks. I think the old system was better.

The old system. They have forced one car teams (the racing roots) out of the sport. Roppy Gordon is the last, along witht he Wood Bros. The top 35 in points is a joke. They've lost me, I used to travel all over the USA to the races. I don't even watch the races on TV anymore, just the start & finish.

the chase for one simple reason. you dont know who the champion is going to be at the midpoint of the season(no run away champion). it gives other drivers that normally wouldnt have the chance to win a huge chance if they make the top 12

I generally like the Chase, and I'll tell you why.
Matt Kenseth won the Cup in 2003 with ONLY ONE VICTORY. I like hime OK, but that's NOT a championship season.
Winners should be rewarded for their efforts.
Terry Labonte won the Cup in 1996 with 2 wins, while Jeff Gordon WON 10.
That's screwed up IMO.
The Chase has some flaws, but I think the old system needed changing. You can say all you want about running consistently, but in every other sport- second place is first loser.

I really like the chase format in general, though I would tweak a few things about it. It seems no matter what system is in place another one would always be better. People forget how boring the last races were when the season was over with 5 (or even more) races to go. Homestead used to be the most boring race of the year and now there can potentially be several different series leaders while it's taking place. Not only that, but it also makes the last few races of the "regular season" that much more important. Many more fans have hope that their driver can win the championship with this format and it creates a lot more interest and excitement at the end of the year in NASCAR. I can understand Gordon fans not liking it because of the impact it's had on Jeff's championships but it is doing exactly what it was designed to do.

I would definitely prefer it because Jeff would be going for his seventh championship the old way!

I'm a Jeff Gordon fan and I like the idea of the chase. It makes the season a lot more interesting. There is one big change I would make to it though. The regular season champion should get a 30-50 point lead over second place at the start of the chase. 10 points back to third, 10 to fourth, and 10 to fifth, then 5 back for the rest of the seven chasers. I think this would give the regular season champion a fair advantage that the driver would deserve. The 10 point increments to fifth would be a fair advantage for the other drivers who succeeded. Of course, they should still have the 10 bonus points for winning for those who were able to win. This would keep the end of the season interesting while still giving the regular season champion an advantage.

I prefer the Old points System--If it was good enough for Richard Petty & Dale Sr. to win 7 Championships apiece--It is Good enough for the Drivers Today!!!!!!!

I hate it bring back the good ole days of Nascar, all the chase does it give the idiots on TV something to try to hype everyone up with...Sorry doesn't work for me.. Lets dump the 35 owners pts as well..

Winston Cup Racing....ohhh yeahhhh...love it, miss it...would really like to see it come back....pleeeeese

I don't like the Chase either. Never did. Just prefer the old way.

The traditional way of doing points awarded consistency and was a better method of crowning a deserving champion.

NASCAR has seemingly changed everything the last few years, so maybe they'll realize The Chase is shot and go back to the old system.

what are you stuipid it helps add strategy and competetiveism

The chase stinks. Nascar thinks "entertaining" people is more importantly than properly choosing a champion. Many sports unfortunately are going this route. The sad thing is most sports want to bring in new people and they do this by introducing new and goofy rules. In other words, they tailor things to the fringe or non-fans. These new rules have turned me to devote more time to F1.

I am pro Chase. Championships should be awarded based on a combination of consistency and winning, not just the former. Running 8th every week makes you the best driver, but not the best racer.

Racing=winning. Not sandbagging. Report It

I think they should go back to the old way. The Chase is nothing but the top 12, and that's all you hear about. I get soo sick and tired of listening to the top ones by season's end, I'm almost glad the season is over. All 43 guys out there for the same reason, to win. All 43 drivers have sponsers on their cars that want to be seen and heard. I hate the chase.

Out with the new and in with the old...