Backwards is a word you wouldn't want used in racing, pretty much ever. That's the word I'll use to describe the direction of NASCAR the past few years. I think they know it. That's why the brass has changed a number of rules, bringing back bump drafting and spoilers, to the new green-white finish rule. The car of tomorrow has received a fair amount of blame for boring racing. Mega teams such as Hendrick figure out the car and dominate and the C.O.T. makes it more about the car than the driver.
I agree the C.O.T. deserves blame but I'm going to blame the roads they drive on. Cookie Cutter Tracks like Chicago, Texas, Kansas, and Vegas has made racing boring. We already had similar tracks why make more and take away tracks like Rockingham and North Wilksboro or taking away a race from a track with great character like Darlington. Why? Better racing? No. $$$ Bigger track in more populated areas equal more money. I get it. I don't even know where North Wilksboro is. But I've been to Bristol, a half mile in the middle of no where. Great racing, great seats always packed to the brim. You don't need to have a mile and half track to sell seats, you need good racing which is why Bristol is always sold out.
Now to 2010. Will we see a five time champion? Will we see a woman break through and find success? I hope no to the first question and yes to the next even though I don't like Danica. Hendrick Motorsports always seems to figure out new cars quicker than other teams so Jimmy Johnson does have a great chance and his crew chief is the best in the business. That's also why Danica could be successful because she'll be running Hendrick's engines and chassis.
Prediction time:
Rookie of the Year: Brad Keselowski. The 26 year old won a big race last year and had 4 top tens in only 15 races. He is very aggressive. He reminds me a lot of Kyle Busch and he's got himself a nice ride with Penske Racing.
Comeback Driver: Kevin Harvick. He missed the chase last year. It was just a terrible year for Richard Childress Racing. He won the Bud Shootout giving that team confidence. Look for him to break his winless streak and contend in the chase.
Champion: I don't want to bed against Jimmy Johnson but the guys luck has to run out soon. Right? So I'll take Mark Martin. He's one of the smartest drivers, he was close last year, and he's running with the same parts as Johnson. If I guy ever deserved to finally win a championship its Mark Martin.
I hope race turns it around. Letting the guys be more racier, letting them talk a little trash. I think NASCAR is trying put it in the right direction but it'll take longer than this year. I think weather permitting the Dayton 500 will once again be a great race but it will come down to the cookie cutter tracks which take up most of the season.
I agree the C.O.T. deserves blame but I'm going to blame the roads they drive on. Cookie Cutter Tracks like Chicago, Texas, Kansas, and Vegas has made racing boring. We already had similar tracks why make more and take away tracks like Rockingham and North Wilksboro or taking away a race from a track with great character like Darlington. Why? Better racing? No. $$$ Bigger track in more populated areas equal more money. I get it. I don't even know where North Wilksboro is. But I've been to Bristol, a half mile in the middle of no where. Great racing, great seats always packed to the brim. You don't need to have a mile and half track to sell seats, you need good racing which is why Bristol is always sold out.
Now to 2010. Will we see a five time champion? Will we see a woman break through and find success? I hope no to the first question and yes to the next even though I don't like Danica. Hendrick Motorsports always seems to figure out new cars quicker than other teams so Jimmy Johnson does have a great chance and his crew chief is the best in the business. That's also why Danica could be successful because she'll be running Hendrick's engines and chassis.
Prediction time:
Rookie of the Year: Brad Keselowski. The 26 year old won a big race last year and had 4 top tens in only 15 races. He is very aggressive. He reminds me a lot of Kyle Busch and he's got himself a nice ride with Penske Racing.
Comeback Driver: Kevin Harvick. He missed the chase last year. It was just a terrible year for Richard Childress Racing. He won the Bud Shootout giving that team confidence. Look for him to break his winless streak and contend in the chase.
Champion: I don't want to bed against Jimmy Johnson but the guys luck has to run out soon. Right? So I'll take Mark Martin. He's one of the smartest drivers, he was close last year, and he's running with the same parts as Johnson. If I guy ever deserved to finally win a championship its Mark Martin.
I hope race turns it around. Letting the guys be more racier, letting them talk a little trash. I think NASCAR is trying put it in the right direction but it'll take longer than this year. I think weather permitting the Dayton 500 will once again be a great race but it will come down to the cookie cutter tracks which take up most of the season.
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