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NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell makes case for stage breaks, confirms length is 'high on the radar'

NASCAR is reviewing the length of stage breaks, saying it’s high on the radar for fixes.
President Steve O’Donnell told drivers at Bristol that length is a current focus for improvement.
Teams and fans have questioned stage break length since NASCAR introduced them in 2017.
O’Donnell noted TV needs to load commercials influenced the decision to implement stage breaks.
Officials tested road-course strategies and found mixed results for breaks without racing impact.
O’Donnell spoke with Martinsville drivers who urged action on stage lengths.
NASCAR aims to balance shorter tracks’ pace with television load time for commercials.
The organization continues to monitor stage breaks as a tool for scheduling and viewer engagement.
O’Donnell reaffirmed that shortening the stage breaks remains a priority for fans at short tracks.
O’Donnell indicated the investigation will continue to refine stage breaks across tracks.

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