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Second Thoughts: Should NASCAR Shorten Certain Races?

  • Nashville's race finished at 12:25 a.m. after a rain delay, sparking debate about late finishes — night racing can be electric and beat the heat, but very late endings bother fans.
  • Many argue Nashville might be too long as a 400-mile event; a trial 350-mile race is suggested to speed things up and boost urgency.
  • Broader changes are being discussed — shorten one Talladega race and trim a Bristol race — with NASCAR aiming for most races to land around 2:45–3:15 for better pacing.
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