Dale Earnhardt Jr. has raised fresh questions about the size of the NASCAR playoffs, saying the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs could create more tension with fewer drivers. Earnhardt discussed the playoff cut line as the battle for the final postseason spots unfolded. “If we want the cut line to be a conversation worth having at this point in the season, you’re going to have to move that cut line to 12th or 10th,” Earnhardt said. Kyle Larson Shows How NASCAR Playoffs Could ChangeEarnhardt used Kyle Larson to show how different the NASCAR playoffs could look with a 10-driver cutoff. Instead, his focus remained on making the cut line more meaningful and increasing pressure around the final postseason positions.