Sprint Cup could get heat race

Steve O'Donnell

NASCAR would consider eventually bringing heat races to Sprint Cup after the format made its debut in the Xfinity Series at Bristol last weekend. NASCAR executive vice president Steve O'Donnell said feedback would be sought from race promoters about the reception of heat races, which will be used again Saturday at Richmond International Raceway and two more times this season.

"I think it's something we'll continue to look at," he said.

"We certainly want to talk to promoters and race fans. If we see positive momentum and fans really like it, it's something we'd take a look at (for Sprint Cup). We know with any change there is always some risk. We've got to make sure we hang on to our hard-core fans, because always with change comes some challenges. Our goal is to grow the sport. If we can make it more exciting and have everyone even more up on the wheel, we'll take a look at it. But right now, (we're) really happy with the decision to go with those four events in Xfinity." NBC Sports