The Biggest NASCAR Storylines Ahead of the Sprint Cup Series at Phoenix

No one could have imagined the level of excitement and interest the new Chase format has created. Along with making the racing more competitive by emphasizing the importance of winning, the new format makes the fans look forward to the race's after show. It’s like experiencing the encore at one of those giant stadium shows where they save the fireworks for the last song.  There were plenty of fireworks after Sunday’s AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. That brings to mind a couple of questions. First, is this new Chase format fair to the original 16 drivers? And how can we be one race away from the finale and still have two winless drivers challenging for the title?  After the team haulers left the infield at Texas,...

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