At the Track

We'll note happenings at the national and local levels of racing.

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Car of Today




OK gang, we’ve seen it now, the Car of Tomorrow, er, the Car of Today.

Did you hear race winner Kyle Busch? “I still can’t stand to drive ‘em, they suck.”

Tell us what you really think, Kyle.

Well everyone likes how they look, at least. They do look pretty cool and pretty stock, which is something new for the National Association of STOCK CAR Racing. Let’s not get started on the idea of stock car racing being done with stock cars. Oh, on second thought, weigh in on that, too.

The COT is touted by NASCAR as being safer for the drivers and a car to provide better racing for the fans.

Do 15 cautions really mean better racing for the fans? Do 15 cars on the lead lap with about 50 to go mean better racing for the fans?

Just asking.

What do y’all think?

About our photo:
David Ragan (6) spins out in front of Juan Pablo Montoya, left, and Denny Hamlin, behind Ragan, during the NASCAR Nextel Cup Food City 500 auto race in Bristol, Tenn., Sunday, March 25, 2007. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I believe the COT plays more into the hands of the veteran drivers on the circuit even though one of the young guns won yesterday. I think the older drivers such as Tony Stuart, Jeff Gordon, and Mark Martin have more knowledge of the mechanical structure and the set up of the older cars better than the newer guys do. I think the looks of the car sucks but I am an old NASCAR fan and it bothers me to see Toyota on the track.

Unknown said...

Man, I'll tell you what, Kyle Busch is a hell-of-a driver. This kid's got a bright, et. $, future. I'm not a fan of Toyota, either. The other teams need to step up and beat 'em.

Brett
Enid, OK