Kyle Busch points out flaw in new Chase format that's a product of modern NASCAR

There is a considerable difference in modern NASCAR in regard to driver etiquette and respect. Today's drivers aim to take more and give less, regardless of the situation they're in — something a championship format based more around consistency rather than wins could help fix. But Busch says that won't necessarily be the case.

"No," Busch said, laughing, when asked if drivers will attempt fewer wild moves to go for race wins. "When you watch all the children that race all year long in ARCA and the late models and other things and you see that stuff already, they're taught from a very young age to divebomb and run into 'em and door that guy. I don't think it'll change a whole lot."

While one or two wrecks during the 10-race Chase could take a driver out of title contention, a bigger points payout — 55 points instead of 40— for winning races and a consistent stretch of races can also keep a driver afloat in the title race. NASCAR's new system may not be perfect, but it will reward consistency at a higher level and should bring some legitimacy back to NASCAR's championship conversation.