| | | | | | | | |  | | | | The President gives a State of the Union address. Well, how about one for NASCAR?
I was watching a preview show on The SPEED Channel this weekend and I got really curious. The guests were talking about how the sport has changed: We now have the Car of Tomorrow, and suddenly over the past few months we’ve seen all these teams merging with big business or sports franchises for more money ¬-- or “resources," as they call it.
Doesn't this go against NASCAR’s ultimate goal of leveling the playing field?
The purpose of the COT was two-fold: To create a safer car and to cut costs in order to give the underfunded teams a shot at winning races.
Now sit down and scratch your head for a minute. Anyone see something wrong with this besides me?
The COT is supposed to cut costs. That's just dandy if it cost everyone a certain amount to build, but what about research? Hendrick Motorsports has managed to run ahead of the COT learning curve, and it stands to reason that all these teams that have partners with limitless pockets will catch up fast.
That alone might be good for the sport, but doesn't that leave the teams without partners in the cold? Purpose defeated if you ask me.
NASCAR right now has to ride a fine line in controlling the sport. Fans in the seats put money in the pockets right? NASCAR’s rule-makers can't tick us off, but they can't control the size of team bank accounts either. What do they do?
I've been a part of Saturday night racing and have seen teams get by on less than $25,000 for a budget. What happens is, the driver gets up on the wheel and drives with every bit of heart he has because winning that prize money may determine if he comes back next week or not.
Should NASCAR decide to go with stock engines for everyone? That subject has been discussed and even track tested. I don't think that's the answer. I don't think having a series like the former International Race of Champions is, either.
What is the answer? Probably an unlimited list of things. Some sort of deep pocket control would be a good start.
I'm sure you have your opinions, so lets hear them! It won't rattle my roll cage.
| | | Permalink | Comments (0) | | | | | | Who's going to be this year's Nextel Cup Champion? Well, entries into the final twelve spots will be determined this Friday night at Richmond! Will Dale Jr. make it? He's over 100 points back so it's going to take a miracle folks. I'm not counting on it.
The Chase has a different look this year. But it is basically the same drivers as we've had in years past and the same drivers fighting for a spot. Ryan Newman, bless his heart can't catch a break. He's been battling to try out this Chase thing since it started a few years ago.
Do you have a winner picked already? The Hendrick crowd is always a smart pick. Personally, I like the late season pushers. Pat Tryson has that Dodge of Kurt Busch running as good as it did back in Rusty's era. Cousin Carl who really seemed to want a Sharp TV this weekend is surely going to get up on the wheel. Like his spotter usually tells him "Go get 'em Carl." Tony, well what is there to say about him? Tony's going to be himself and take no prisoners.
Folks, I'm not going to sit here and paint a picture for you and say I'm a Hendrick fan. Truth is, I can't stand any of them. Johnson's crew chief gets caught bending the rules here every few weeks and Gordon's new man on the pit box has so far followed in his footsteps. No doubt the cars are strong, but as a fan watching each week I have to question their integrity. Are they legal?
There will be a few sleepers in the group, Denny Hamlin might make some surprises and turn some heads. Bottom line, next week this time we'll know who's in. Come mid-November we'll know who did the things they needed to do to win the sports biggest prize, The Nextel Cup!
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