California and Phoenix Both Make Changes To Sprint Cup Races In 2010

In another instance of NASCAR listening to the fans, International Speedway Corporation, the owners of the Auto Club Speedway, today announced changes to it's Chase race for 2010. After listening to arguments about how the races have been boring, the fall event will be reduced from 500 to 400 miles. Gillian Zucker, President of Auto Club Speedway, said that NASCAR had been discussing ways to make the track as competitive as possible. "The results of some changes made by NASCAR such as double-file restarts and tire changes were seen at our inaugural Chase race, arguably one of the best races ever at the Speedway," Zucker said. "This additional rules change to 400 miles is further evidence of NASCAR's commitment to racing excitement and to S...

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