NASCAR has typically been met with damaging responses from followers attributable to varied modifications to the game, such because the playoff format and stage racing.
Nevertheless, this yr’s guidelines package deal is stuffed with nothing however positives.
The headliner right here is that street programs will not have scheduled cautions on the finish of levels. Many followers consider that stage racing has damage the technique ingredient at such tracks since you not have the uncertainty of when the cautions will fall. This could assist with that.
The change to the free wheel penalty can also be a protracted overdue tweak. Beforehand, dropping a wheel was a six-week suspension for each the tire changer and crew chief, which was far too harsh.
Instituting rain tires on among the shorter, flatter ovals is one other step ahead. This implies these tracks are much less prone to have races delayed or postponed attributable to inclement climate.
A number of different modifications had been a bit extra controversial. Particularly, NASCAR has outlawed the “Ross Chastain transfer” that broke the web final fall. That is in all probability the suitable choice, too. As superior because it was for the sheer boldness and creativity behind it, it is not one thing we wish everybody else to start out making an attempt.
Lastly, NASCAR extended the Broken Automobile Coverage (DVP) clock from six to seven minutes. This appears fairly pointless. If the DVP clock should exist in any respect, then it needs to be 10 minutes at a minimal. This nonetheless is not sufficient time to repair a broken automobile.
Nonetheless, total, there are few complaints available with this yr’s rule modifications, and there is a lot to look ahead to for the upcoming season. Drivers will take to the observe for the primary time Sunday as they compete within the Conflict on the L.A. Coliseum.