What are stages and how do they work in NASCAR?

Motorsport photoFor those who watch NASCAR every week, the answer is fairly obvious. But for the uninitiated, the concept of stage racing might be difficult to wrap your head around. It’s not something seen in most other forms of motorsports, but it’s been commonplace in NASCAR for the last eight years. So if you’re a new fan and wondering what exactly stage racing is all about, you’ve come to the right place! How do stages work?Excluding NASCAR’s longest race