Up to Speed: Points Racing Is Back
A new championship format means drivers may race differently, such as Kyle Busch’s decision on the last lap of the Daytona 500.
Stephen Stumpf is the NASCAR Content Director for Frontstretch and is a three-year veteran of the site. His weekly column is “Stat Sheet,” and he formerly wrote "4 Burning Questions" for three years. He also writes commentaries, contributes to podcasts, edits articles and is frequently at the track for on-site coverage.
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