NASCAR will award the driver and team with the fastest lap in each Cup, Xfinity and Truck points race with a bonus point this season. The award will be known as the Xfinity Fastest Lap award and go to the eligible driver and team in each race.

NASCAR's second-tier series has been known as the Xfinity Series for a decade. After this year, that series will take on a new label.

NASCAR is introducing a new rule that will award one point to the team and driver with the fastest single lap in each race