Nascar chase format

I have to admit that I like nascar as much as much as a northern boy can(not too popular up here) but I haven't been keeping up with it lately. I liked when they went to the chase format because I was tired of seeing someone run away with the championship half way through the season but it looks like good ol JJ is gonna do it again anyway. I've never been thrilled with a race on TV (usually watch the first 50 laps, have a sunday nap and wake up for the last 50) but it's going to a race and being there that will always keep me a fan. You guys down south are lucky for that, it doesn't cost you 2 grand for a race weekend with your lady. (mine is a Kasey Kahne fan, go figure) Kev.