In NASCAR, how was the champion decided before the current points system?

Question

When the modern era began in 1972, the current points system was first used, but how was the champion for the cup series before?

Answer 1

He who had the most accumulated points won!

go Jr.>>>>

Answer 2

There was just no Chase.

Answer 3

Basically it was the same. Perhaps a little more complicated as they ran alot more races in a single year, sometimes 2 races a day in different parts of the country, but more or less the system was the same as the 1972-2003 points system.

Answer 4

the person that had the most points at the end was the champ!