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Kurt Busch Pushes for Five-Race ‘Hybrid’ NASCAR Playoff Format

Arguing that the current format is too random, Busch said NASCAR needs a "hybrid" system—neither a full 36-race season nor a one-race decider. He backs a five-race playoff format carrying some regular-season points over: "Accumulate as many points as you can, use what you’ve banked." He wants varied venues—short tracks, road courses, intermediates, and superspeedways—in the five finale events.