One of the most divisive topics in the sport. Fans want a green flag finish, but what are we sacrificing to make that happen? More time under yellow, more chaos in the mid-pack, and sometimes… just more frustration than payoff.

• What’s the real cost of unlimited overtime attempts?
• Are fans demanding something that ruins the strategy of racing?
• Does NASCAR’s push for dramatic finishes actually hurt the product?
• And who really benefits from stretching a race 10 minutes for one lap?

Besides a rant, this is a breakdown of what overtime does to the races, especially for everyone outside the top 5. Is it time for NASCAR to rethink the green-white-checkered format? Jump into the conversation and let us know: do you love overtime… or are you just over it?

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