NASCAR, in a way, is taking notes from F1's old playbook. The American stock car series recently renewed its long-standing partnership with Comcast (but will cease its title sponsorship of the Xfinity Series after 2025), and as part of the new deal, the sanctioning body is introducing the 'Xfinity Fastest Lap' point.
As it stands, the driver and team who secures the fastest race lap during any given points-paying race will be awarded the "bonus point." The rule spans across all three national divisions and could provide some extra drama during the critical playoff races where a single point is sometimes the difference in advancing forward or facing certain elimination. It will also change the way some competitors approach the superspeedway races — where a mega-draft at the right moment is all one needs to lock down the fastest lap.
