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Is there a "Magic Bullet" out there?

Stock Car Racing History

I think tossing the templates would be a good idea but only if every manufacture would have equally aero-numberedcars, that wont happen in this day and time. As much as I really hate the templates and the common template idea, I hated the crying in the past when one body was a little better than another and a 1/4" was taken from one and a 1/2" was given to another, all done under the premiss that it was good for the sport. Look what that has got us. I'm afraid the only true fix for the problems the sport finds itself in now would be to go back to the days of nearly stock and be more careful with the evolution of the sport. So much technology and advancement has occurred that NASCAR finds itself painted into the proverbial corner. Oh well, I still have great memories.

Is there a "Magic Bullet" out there?

Stock Car Racing History

Another race, another round of boos. I enjoyed the Coke 600 this week but I had the luxury of watching from home. No long waits in the heat, no pay for parking, long lines to the restroom and no pushing and shoving. The coverage was OK once I tuned out the Waltrip Tag Team and just kindda heard the words and didnt listen to the egos doing the delivery. I have several co-workers and friends that were at the race and sent text messages during the race. The feeling was the same from all that contacted me, the race was boring, there was very little passing and less racing. It didnt seem to matter who their favorites were or where they sat, they all said it was a pitiful show. Several that sat in the Club Seats said they wouldnt go back to another race at Charlotte because the racing today stinks. Some are older; some are as young as their early 20s but said it was a terrible show.

One of my co-workers ask me this morning why the racing was so bad now, then he ask me what will it take to make the racing as good as it was in the past? This got me thinking as we continued to talk and he asks was there ONE thing that would make a difference and if so, what is it? We all know its not a ONE thing fix but I did consider the facts before I answered and this is my take.

If it was possible to make ONE change and I knew I had the support of all the suppliers, teams and manufactures I would go back to biasply tires. Sure Id like to get rid of the engineers and return the sport to the sharp crew chiefs, but I dont know how to get that genie back in the bottle at this point. The tires seem more of a possibility and would have a huge impact on the show in my opinion. I think it would allow driver talent to shine while tire degradation would ensure better racing and put more importance on race strategy and pit crew performance. I know its not a Magic Bullet but it seems to me to be the simplest way to see good racing again. Whats your thoughts?

Bumpertag in S. Carolina

updated by @bumpertag: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM

Sunco Commercial

Current NASCAR

I guess I was like PKL, I never really noticed. I did noticed the road racing scenes and thought they were pretty neat.

R.I.P. 12-Year Old Tyler Morr - Succumbed this p.m. from Florida Kids Club Race Crash Injuries

Local and Regional Short Track Racing

So sad. My heart and my prayers go out to this family.

Is this the New Chevy SS?

Stock Car Racing History

I think this is the car that will make its NASCAR debut in the 2013 Daytona 500 for a couple of reasons. First it has been announced that the Holden with a detroit massage (thanks Johnny for the wording) is the car. Second, looking at the car withthe wrap that has been posted, I looked for styling lines and found the match with the car shown above. The styling lines are the front bumper, notice how the bumper lines wrap around the front and dip down towards the center in a 'V' shape under the top grill. The car in the checker board wrap has the same styling. I have not noticed these lines on other Chevy models. Little by little, the veil is being lifted.

Is this the New Chevy SS?

Stock Car Racing History

Is this the New Chevy SS?

Stock Car Racing History

Having trouble posting the image. Hope this works

updated by @bumpertag: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM

Ding Dong Award

Current NASCAR

I call it poor judgement in the closing laps of a race. AJ was blocking according to his own words but he wasn't the only that blocked during the race. I can't be too harsh on any driver that close to the checkered flag running near the front of the pack. This kind of crashing will happen at some point during every race a Dega, and at the end of the race I think most expect it unfortunately.

Is this the 2014 Chevy for NASCAR?

General

All I was stating was tha Jayski posted the 2014 Impala and there was talk this was the new car for NASCAR competition.

Is this the 2014 Chevy for NASCAR?

General

The Commodore may get a look but I believe Chevy would go with their own design if possible. If Jayski post it I tend to believe there something to it.