NASCAR Playoff Format Faces Scrutiny Amid Logano's Controversial Victory

Richard Petty proposes a winner-take-all system as debate intensifies over NASCAR's current playoff structure.

Joey Logano clinched his third NASCAR Cup Series title despite having the fewest top-five and top-ten finishes among recent champions.
Richard Petty suggests a playoff format change focusing on race wins to address dissatisfaction with the current system.
Ryan Blaney's strong performance at Phoenix, finishing just 0.330 seconds behind Logano, highlighted the competitiveness of the race.
Team Penske made history with Logano and Blaney finishing 1-2 in the driver standings, a feat last achieved by Joe Gibbs Racing in 2019.
Phoenix Raceway's suitability as a championship venue remains debated, though Blaney's performance brought excitement to the event.