Frustrated Fans Rally Behind Controversial NASCAR Insider as He Demands Change From Mundane Finales

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series schedule has left the community divided. Iowa has been the highlight of the lot as NASCAR plans to return to the state for the first time since 2019. Furthermore, Darington Raceway will host next year’s regular-season finale instead of Daytona. These are among some of the more notable changes that fans will get to see. However, while not every decision finds acceptance by the fanbase, one specific section of the community feels like there were certain aspects that needed NASCAR’s attention.

Among demands, one peculiar complaint was regarding Phoenix Raceway’s placement in the schedule. Resonating with the support of a former Kaulig Racing spotter, a faction has shed light on their feelings about a different racetrack to be used for the championship-winning race.

Cup Series spotter wants NASCAR to follow NBA and NFL

In terms of popularity and following, the NBA and NFL have set new standards in the United States. NBA has perfected the concept of franchises and has subsequently added a bit of glamor to the equation as well. NFL has followed a similar trajectory with a close eye on grassroots development simultaneously. However, their most followed annual game, the All-Star game, and Super Bowl, have one thing in common which NASCAR doesn’t. A constantly changing host.

A repetition of Phoenix in the schedule has left people scratching their heads. The movement of venues could also provide fans with some welcome anticipation. Who knows if a revived track like North Wilkesboro could host a championship race in the near future?

Kaulig Racing spotter Brett Griffin is from the same school of thought. He claimed, “The only thing that I despise about this schedule is the fact that Phoenix is still the championship race. It needs and has to move around. The NBA moves the All-Star Game for a reason. The NFL moves a Super Bowl around for a reason.”

“Like we’ve got to give our fans some diversity, we’ve got to give the drivers some diversity and I hope when they look at 2025, that we do get to Canada because I’m a big supporter of our friends to the North. I’ve been to Mexico City, I don’t care to ever go back there to another race. But I hope we get to Montreal and I just hope we move this freaking championship off of Phoenix,” said the controversial insider on the Door Bumper Clear podcast.

The possibility of Montreal being back on the schedule was also clarified with the announcement. Some fans have felt let down by the changes after having lofty expectations. Many have sided with Griffin’s opinion to relocate the championship race every year.

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Fans want a ‘neutral’ track to host the final 4 race

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On top of adding diversity to the schedule, implementing Griffin’s idea would also be helpful in widening the fanbase. The requirement of a different venue every year could also force NSCAR to search for newer tracks or possibly bring back some long-forgotten ones. That would help NASCAR to visit rather unexplored regions in the country, garnering more fans as a result. When it comes to feedback, NASCAR fans have never let anything stop them from making their opinion known.

Griffin’s thoughts were welcomed by many fans in the comments. One such fan said, “Agree 1000% with Freddie here…. Championship should not be decided on 1 race and 1 pit stop”

“Last track doesn’t matter if they don’t eliminate driver from the playoff field. 12 or 16 Drivers. 10 races. No Eliminations. But if you have to pick a place, why not Charlotte? All of the shop workers and everyone from the industry could go,” commented another fan, hinting at a Charlotte finale.

Some of the other replies were in favor of a championship race in Rockingham. Rockingham’s unpredictability could prove to be helpful to a race to remember for ages. Changing venues also excites the drivers who get a chance to race on their home tracks through hopeful permutations.

“Championship race should be a neutral (field) a track somewhere that changes every year that they did not go to in the year. but have gone too in the past. california, indy, (back on schedule now) ,Nashville, any road course, start in Daytona end in Daytona? unrestricted… rockingham, chicago, just to name a few…,” claimed another fanlisting down some options for a championship-worthy venue.

The onset of winter could mean unfeasible weather for NASCAR, too. Another comment highlights the problem of finding a track with suitable weather during that time of the year, reading, “The issue seems to be what tracks are viable that late in the season. In my opinion, Kansas is the best, but Kansas in mid-November? Um…bring you snowmobile suit and cold weather tires!”

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Overall, NASCAR has tried to deliver a balanced schedule with some new additions like Iowa to appease the fans. Other than that, moving the regular season finale to Darington could be received well, considering the track is quite unpredictable, something that fans love.