NASCAR has thrown everything but the kitchen sink at their All-Star event in recent years. From ever-changing formats and elimination processes, to adding money incentives and field sizes; the sport has never shied away from trying new ideas.
But there’s one change they continue to avoid; moving it.
Since the inaugural All-Star event in 1985, all but one race has been ran at Charlotte Motor Speedway. For many years Charlotte was a venue that provided great action and exciting races, but in recent years the All-Star event has seen the exact opposite. The final segment, which is annually hyped up as some of the most exciting 10 laps in all of racing, has left fans with a empty feeling throughout the past few years.