It all changed on September 17, 2025. NASCAR‘s playoff committee had dropped the bomb off making changes to the sport’s postseason format. The main topic of discussion was the possibility of reverting to a full-season points-based championship, a structure that NASCAR utilised until 2004. The outcry may have sparked change, but now Ryan Blaney’s words could fuel the fire even further.

Earlier this week, Ryan Blaney voiced his dislike for the win-and-you’re-in system. At present, drivers receive only a modest bonus for a regular-season win, which Blaney feels undervalues the importance of the victory itself. He has floated the idea of increasing these bonus points substantially to widen the gaps among top performers, making each win carry more weight throughout the season.

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