Joey Logano's crew chief thinks the old wisdom of the Chase no longer applies
There's just one race left to go in the NASCAR regular season before the start of the Chase. At Daytona this weekend, the drivers still on the bubble will look to secure their spots in the top 16, while those who have already punched their ticket to the postseason will continue to jockey for position in the standings. That positioning is important. With the win-and-in advancement system of ...…
The NASCAR regular season concludes with one race left before the Chase begins at Daytona. Drivers in contention for the postseason focus on securing their spots, with the points resetting to be crucial for title contention. In the past, being in the top six or seven going into the Chase was considered necessary for a title shot.
However, Joey Logano's crew chief Paul Wolfe suggests that the old wisdom may no longer apply. The Chase appears more open this year, likely due to the increased consistency among the field. Logano himself serves as an example, as his team went through stretches of poor performance but could suddenly excel for several weeks. The Next Gen car has also contributed to less separation between the top teams, making it harder to dominate.
Wolfe believes that drivers shouldn't count themselves out just because they're not in the top points positions. The proof of this shift can be seen in Logano's own surge up the standings, jumping from outside the top 16 to currently ninth in the race for the title.
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