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NASCAR introduces a new rule that will award a point for the fastest lap in every race


Published on 2025-02-04 12:05:26 - MSN
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  • NASCAR introduced a new rule Tuesday that will award one point to the team and driver with the fastest single lap in each race. The "Xfinity Fastest Lap" was added as part of a contract renewal between NASCAR and Xfinity.

NASCAR has introduced a new rule for the 2024 season that will award a single championship point to the driver who achieves the fastest lap in each race. This initiative, announced by NASCAR's senior vice president of competition, Elton Sawyer, aims to encourage aggressive racing and enhance competition by rewarding speed throughout the event, not just at the finish. This change is part of NASCAR's ongoing efforts to evolve its racing format, making it more dynamic and appealing to fans by adding another layer of competition within each race.

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