Why the 2014 Sprint Cup Chase Format Was a Huge Success for NASCAR

When unveiled last January, the new elimination format for the Chase for the Sprint Cup started out on wobbly legs. Drivers had no clue what to expect, fans initially didn’t seem to like it and the media was essentially unsure what to make of it. But nearly 10 months later, by the time Kevin Harvick won Sunday’s season finale and ultimately the championship, the new and improved Chase ultimately ended up being a big success. “I think this Chase is probably the best thing to happen to this sport over the last decade,” Harvick told ESPN after Sunday’s race. “This is probably going to shorten the drivers’ careers because it’s been so stressful. “I want to thank every single fan for stickin...

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