The Chase needs to go

I understand why NASCAR wants the chase but it needs to go. First off why should a non chase driver let a chase driver just go past him? The non chase driver has sponsors, and owners he works for so why is he not allowed to "race a chase" driver. If thats the case put the 10 guys by themselves on the track and watch how fast fans tune out. The chase was started because Matt Kennseth showed the world how to win a title. You don't have to win any races, just run consistantly in the top 10. So when he won, fans said it was boring. Hence the chase. I have a better idea. Redo the points system. How about something like this:

1st place 225 points, 2nd gets 175, 3rd 170, 4th 165, 5th 160
6th to 10th 150, 11-15 140, 15-20 gets 130. 21-35 gets 120, and the rest gets 110 points.

What will this accomplish? One it puts an emphasis on winning the race. Two, by getting same points in groups it will have a chance to eliminate last lap wrecks as if your in 14th on the last lap pushing to finish a spot or two won't get you any extra points. Three. By eliminating the chase now its a season long race. Not just 10 races. Finish last at Pocono? its still 110 points.

My points system really makes sense. Now when a driver wins a race he gets 50 extra points. Think if a driver was content with a top 5 and came home with 160. Now he's 65 points behind the leader. Now next week maybe he tries a little harder.

NASCAR has missed it by going with the chase. The excitement isn't really on who wins the championship. Its watching "your" favorite driver do well. Do you think fans at Talledaga give a hoot on what place Junior is in when he comes to race there? NO, they just want to see him win. Same with the 48 at Lowes, and Tony Stewart at Indiapolis. I've been a NASCAR fan for years. My favorite drivers have been all over the standings. From Dale Earnhardt, to Michael Waltrip, to Robby Gordon. Most fans watch "their" driver. The Chase has changed the sport. And not for the better