NASCAR reviews playoff format with potential changes for 2025 season

NASCAR is considering changes to its playoff format, with potential updates as early as next year. The current format, in use since 2017, includes four rounds and has been criticized after Joey Logano won the 2024 Cup Series despite low performance metrics. Discussions include whether race wins should guarantee playoff spots, if the regular season champion should secure a later playoff round, and whether the final round should feature multiple races instead of just one. The short time before the 2025 season starts in February limits the extent of changes, with more significant revisions likely postponed until 2026.