Some long-time drag racing fans when appalled with the NHRA playoff change, Countdown to One, was launched in 2007. Points accumulated during the regular season were wiped out. Some thought a six-race championship run was too much like the NASCAR Sprint cup 10-race package—Chase for the Sprint cup. Others thought points earned throughout the season should stand at the end of the season. Many fans just simply couldn't get used to the fact that points were erased and a new set of points and competition determined a champion in each class.Sanctions like NASCAR and NHRA making the decisions were soon pleasantly supported by increased interest from many fans. At first, many drivers complained of the new system too, but as time we...

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Some long-time drag racing fans when appalled with the NHRA playoff change, Countdown to One, was launched in 2007. Points accumulated during the regular season were wiped out. Some thought a six-race championship run was too much like the NASCAR Sprint cup 10-race package—Chase for the Sprint cup. Others thought points earned throughout the season should stand at the end of the season. Many fans just simply couldn't get used to the fact that points were erased and a new set of points and competition determined a champion in each class.Sanctions like NASCAR and NHRA making the decisions were soon pleasantly supported by increased interest from many fans. At first, many drivers complained of the new system too, but as time we...

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