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Denny Hamlin (11) and Chris Buescher (17) lead a pack of cars to a green flag during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bowman Gray Stadium, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

NASCAR introduces a new rule that will award a point for the fastest lap in every race

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR introduced a new rule Tuesday that will award one point to the team and driver with the fastest single lap in each race.

The “Xfinity Fastest Lap” was added as part of a contract renewal between NASCAR and Xfinity. The new deal awards a point for the fastest lap in all three of NASCAR’s national series, continues Xfinity’s role as entitlement sponsor of the second-tier series through 2025 and includes a multiyear agreement for Xfinity to extend its premium partnership with the Cup Series.

IndyCar has a fast-lap rule, but it was abolished in Formula 1 ahead of this season.

“We’re not just entering Year 11 of our partnership. We’re embarking on Year 1 of a renewed relationship with NASCAR filled with fresh energy and exciting opportunities to enhance the competition on the track in a way that has never been done before,” said Matt Lederer, Comcast’s vice president of brand partnership and engagement.

NASCAR introduces a new rule that will award a point for the fastest lap in every race | iNFOnews.ca
FILE – Cars race during the Busch Light Clash NASCAR exhibition auto race at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

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