The NASCAR All-Star race has suffered a similar fate to that of many All-Star events across major sports. NASCAR drivers are still pushing at the All-Star race, but the event itself is tough to distinguish from any other race on the schedule, aside from the fact that it doesn't count for points. Smith began by noting that the All-Star race has long been an opportunity for innovation in the sport. "Look at everything that has come out of the All-Star race," Smith said. Whatever the format of next year's All-Star race, there's clearly energy behind shaking things up.