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Article: NASCAR playoffs try to rev up new racing fans; The Chase for the cup begins this weekend in New Hampshire.(FEATURES)(WEEKEND)

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September 16, 2005
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Byline: Erik Spanberg Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor

And then there were 10. Stock-car racing begins its playoff run in New Hampshire Sunday (TNT, 12:30 p.m. ET), pitting the Top 10 drivers against one another during a 10-race stretch that ends Nov. 20 in Miami.

If you've never watched auto racing before, NASCAR hopes its sprint to the finish will make it easier for new fans to come along for the ride. The new system is aimed at simplifying how the season champion is crowned while also creating an atmosphere similar to playoffs in the other major sports.

And it seems to be working. NASCAR introduced its postseason, known as the ...

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