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Explaining NASCAR’s new points system

By Daniel Shirley

dshirley@macon.com

February 14, 2017 2:17 PM

Jimmie Johnson answers a question during a news conference at the NASCAR Media Tour in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. — Jimmie Johnson answers a question during a news conference at the NASCAR Media Tour in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. Chuck Burton AP

The Monster Energy Cup Series opens its season with the Daytona 500 on Feb. 26 in Monster Energy’s first season as NASCAR’s top sponsor.

Matt Weaver breaks down the series’ new points system and talks about Danica Patrick’s prospects for this season.