Shane van Gisbergen Admits NASCAR’s New Championship Format Changed How He Races

One of NASCAR’s newest winners says the sport’s revamped championship format has already changed the way he approaches race weekends.Shane van Gisbergen admitted Friday at Richmond Raceway that NASCAR’s updated postseason format has influenced his strategy this season, even if only in subtle ways. The Trackhouse Racing driver, who has built his reputation by racing flat out, said the emphasis on consistency has made him think differently than he did during his rookie campaign.V