As one of the fans whose favorite driver was taken out in a wreck early in the 500 I wonder if perhaps NASCAR did not go too far to bring back the pack style of racing. A couple of things don't make sense. First, why reduce the amount of downforce on the cars to the point where the slightest tap they become unstable? It's a miracle, and a testament to the COT, that no one was seriously injured during any of the Daytona races. The other issue I have with the changes made to the cars is reducing the airflow to the point where the winning car was blowing steam in Victory Lane. I am of the opinion that, given the expense involved in putting a car on the track, creating a scenario where engines are on the cusp of overheating seems like an unnecessary expense. Thankfully there are only four plate races a year... let's hope NASCAR reconsiders somewhat for the safety of the drivers and the mechanical integrity of the cars.
Congratulations to Matt Kenseth on his Daytona 500 win!
