Race points system

NASCAR

For NASCAR, what's old is new again – and that's a good thing

By Kelly Crandall - Jan 12, 2026, 3:31 PM ET

NASCAR has addressed questions about its championship format by looking to its past

Formula 1

Formula 1 confirms extra point for fastest lap

By Chris Medland - Mar 12, 2019, 9:26 AM ET

Formula 1 has confirmed the introduction of an extra point being available to the driver who sets the fastest lap of the race, starting with this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.As reported last week, the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) had already approved the re-introduction of the rule that was last...