Overview

• NASCAR’s Mike Forde said the fastest‑lap rule will be examined after the season, with no changes planned for the final nine races.
• Options under discussion include awarding the bonus only to drivers on the lead lap or to those who finish on the lead lap.
• Josh Berry crashed on lap one at the Southern 500, returned after repairs, and set the quickest lap while many laps down, earning the one-point bonus.
• Kyle Larson has used the rule several times, including after lengthy repairs in Mexico City and Watkins Glen, with those points influencing regular‑season standings and playoff seeding.
• Joey Logano voiced support for tightening eligibility to curb potential post‑repair ‘shenanigans,’ as fans debated whether limits would undercut a rule that rewards perseverance.