NASCAR has typically been met with unfavourable responses from followers as a result of varied adjustments to the game, such because the playoff format and stage racing.
Nonetheless, this yr’s guidelines package deal is stuffed with nothing however positives.
The headliner right here is that highway programs will now 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 now 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 an extended overdue tweak. Beforehand, shedding a wheel was a six-week suspension for each the tire changer and crew chief, which was far too harsh.
Instituting rain tires on a few of the shorter, flatter ovals is one other step ahead. This implies these tracks are much less prone to have races delayed or postponed as a result of inclement climate.
A couple of different adjustments have been a bit extra controversial. Specifically, NASCAR has outlawed the “Ross Chastain transfer” that broke the web final fall. That is in all probability the appropriate choice, too. As superior because it was for the sheer boldness and creativity behind it, it isn’t one thing we would like everybody else to start out making an attempt.
Lastly, NASCAR prolonged the Broken Car Coverage (DVP) clock from six to seven minutes. This appears slightly pointless. If the DVP clock should exist in any respect, then it must be 10 minutes at a minimal. This nonetheless is not sufficient time to repair a broken automotive.
Nonetheless, general, there are few complaints available with this yr’s rule adjustments, and there is a lot to stay up for for the upcoming season. Drivers will take to the monitor for the primary time Sunday as they compete within the Conflict on the L.A. Coliseum.
