Sources: Nationwide might get Chase

[Dpantherman]

By Terry Blount

ESPN.com

NASCAR officials are considering a possible Chase playoff format for the Nationwide Series next season that would exclude Sprint Cup competitors, sources confirmed Tuesday.

NASCAR president Mike Helton met with Nationwide Series team owners, drivers and crew chiefs Monday in Concord, N.C., to discuss cost containment ideas and possible changes that would allow a Nationwide-only driver to win the championship.

If implemented, a Nationwide Series Chase probably would have fewer drivers and fewer races than the Chase for the Sprint Cup, which has 12 drivers for the final 10 events.

Full-time Sprint Cup drivers have won the last four Nationwide Series titles and a Cup driver probably will win it again this season. Brad Keselowski holds a commanding lead over Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch, all three of which are Cup regulars.

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[PantherFanOne]

By Terry Blount

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I foor one,would be in favor of that format.

[lightsout]

Its about time. I've been waiting for it for about 10 years. There needs to be something for these younger guys to race for. Gives more hype and publicity for them once they decide to run the Cup series as well. With that, brings more fans and excitement. Just look at what Danica Patrick did for the sport financially in her brief stint this season.

[KatsAzz]

Its about time. I've been waiting for it for about 10 years. There needs to be something for these younger guys to race for. Gives more hype and publicity for them once they decide to run the Cup series as well. With that, brings more fans and excitement. Just look at what Danica Patrick did for the sport financially in her brief stint this season.

Agreed! Cup drivers alsoneed to be limited on the number of racers that can have in other series.