Count Brad Keselowski as one of the biggest fans of the new wild-card format in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
Keselowski stands to benefit because he has won two races, but regardless, NASCAR has found a way to reward winners.
"We've seen different variations of the Chase, but this is probably the best one," Keselowski said Tuesday. "It's been a great opportunity for fans, teams, sponsors, everyone because it shows a commitment to making every race important.
"We're holding a value to every race that perhaps was lost in the pre-wild-card Chase era. When we came to Pocono in the fall, I didn't want to say meaningless race, but the win I had (this year) in Pocono completely changes the forecast and I don't think we saw that before.
"The system brings value to races not in the Chase."
Keselowski is among the hottest drivers on the circuit, finishing 1-2-3 in the last three races, and is 12th in the standings.
"I'm feeling pretty good about it," he said, "but nothing is a certainty until you're done."