Explaining NASCAR’s new points system

By Daniel Shirley

February 14, 2017 2:17 PM

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.

This story was originally published February 14, 2017 at 2:17 PM with the headline "Explaining NASCAR’s new points system."