RELATED: NASCAR unveils 2017 race enhancements
NASCAR announced race enhancements for the 2017 season on Monday evening. The enhancements, which are the result of an industry-wide effort, include race stages in all three series with playoff points and implications.
RELATED: FAQ on the new format
The news was met with swift reaction from the NASCAR community.
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Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson)
January 23, 2017
Big fan of rewarding drivers for racing up front. Segments w/ format will bring new strategies & challenges for all. Count me in u270bud83cudffb#NASCAR
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Joey Logano (@joeylogano)
January 23, 2017
Love what NASCAR has done with the new format. It will give the driver, teams and fans more exciting moments throughout the race.
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Kasey Kahne (@kaseykahne)
January 24, 2017
I wish racing could be like it was in the 80s and 90s but it can never go back. So what’s wrong with trying to make it more exciting?
– Mark Martin (@markmartin)
January 24, 2017
Really looking fwd to the 2017 season with @NASCAR .. Really proud of everyone working together to make things more exciting for the fans..
– Rodney Childers (@RodneyChilders4)
January 23, 2017
Really proud of all the hard work that went into the new format! ud83dudc4dud83cudffbud83dudc4dud83cudffb https://t.co/swHuPShKNt
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Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick)
January 24, 2017
Proud to be part of the unprecedented process that created this new format. Really excited to see the impact it will have this season. https://t.co/KT6T5NhlcW
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Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb)
January 24, 2017
Looking forward to the new @NASCAR changes. I believe it will be successful. #TrustTheProcess
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Ryan Blaney (@Blaney)
January 23, 2017
Proud to see NASCAR adapt and evolve. I firmly believe this is going to grow the sport and make the racing more exciting.
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Ryan Reed (@driverRyanReed)
January 23, 2017
We’ll see how it plays out, but I’m pretty excited for this new race format!ud83dudc4dud83cudffb
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Cole Custer (@colecuster00)
January 23, 2017
A lot of thought has went into this @NASCAR points system and race format. Excited to tackle this new challenge with @CGRTeams!!ud83dudc4dud83cudffc
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Tyler Reddick (@TylerReddick)
January 23, 2017
I’m a huge fan of this new format, and I’m not one for major change. This is a game changer for all the right reasons in my eyes.
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Regan Smith (@ReganSmith)
January 23, 2017
I think @NASCAR and everyone involved did a great job with this new format. Every lap and every segment matter! ud83cudfc1ud83cudfc6
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Jeb Burton (@JebBurtonRacing)
January 23, 2017
Excited to get 2017 @NASCAR season started. Interesting concept but should be great for fans/teams. Better get @XFINITYRacing tv app readyud83dudcfa
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Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier)
January 23, 2017
I love this new format. Lots of layers, too many to put in one tweet. Let’s sit on it for a day and talk it over as a family on FB Live tmo
– landon cassill (@landoncassill)
January 23, 2017
Change isn’t always accepted at first but as a sport we need to evolve for our fans. I applaud the council which has come up with new format
– Mike Bugarewicz (@BugaMike14)
January 23, 2017
We are excited. Bring on the #Daytona500 https://t.co/7zZSkrXS2h
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Team Penske (@Team_Penske)
January 24, 2017
Really excited and happy about the new changes @NASCAR has made for this season! #letsdothis ud83dudc4aud83cudffb
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Brennan Poole (@brennanpoole)
January 24, 2017
Really excited about the new @NASCAR racing format for this season! It will create a lot of new strategy and excitement ud83dudc4d
– Matthew DiBenedetto (@mattdracing)
January 24, 2017
If you love racing, you will love these changes. If you want something to complain about , I guess this will do that for some too.
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Hermie Sadler (@HermieSadler)
January 24, 2017