Overview
- On his podcast, Kevin Harvick said it would be a “nuclear meltdown” if Corey Heim or Connor Zilisch fail to win their series titles despite yearlong superiority.
- Harvick urged a system where points carry more weight through the postseason, saying a single race should not erase months of performance.
- He pointed to Heim’s and Zilisch’s dominant seasons as vulnerable under the winner-take-all finale, echoing concerns voiced by active drivers like Denny Hamlin.
- Examples such as Ty Majeski reaching the Truck championship round without a win and Tyler Ankrum being able to claim the title in one race were cited as evidence of the format’s flaws.
- NASCAR has formed a committee to evaluate potential changes to the playoff structure, and no adjustments have been announced ahead of the Phoenix finales.