NASCAR drivers in favor of simpler points system

NASCAR drivers in favor of simpler points system

Published Jan. 20, 2011 4:50 p.m. ET

By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Jimmie Johnson says he doesn't care if NASCAR restructures its points system.

The five-time defending champion says he's confident he can win titles no matter how the scoring is done.

NASCAR has told teams it is considering scrapping the system used since 1975 for a simpler method that awards points based directly on the finishing position in the 43-car field.

Tony Stewart says it doesn't matter what NASCAR does, so long as the drivers are told before the start of the season.

NASCAR's brief offseason came to a close Thursday when teams reported to Daytona International Speedway for a three-day test session.

Updated January 20, 2011

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