I agree. There entirely too many complaints about the cars. They are only in their second year of driving the cars. They need to giv it time for the engineers to fix the problems. Some of these tracks haven't been run by the Car of Tomorrow yet. After this season, they will have done some changes that might make the drivers happy.

They complain that the tracks are too bumpy. Well, not everything can be perfect! Right? I don't know what they expect when they are running 200 mph with almost no springs (because they want the car close to the ground) to make it a smooth ride. If the rough spots were throwing the cars all over the place, I could see the complaints.

I know they're complaining about the heat and I'm sure NASCAR is going to figure out how to help keep the drivers cooler. Like they are doing some plastic style seats (I can't remember the name of it) that will help a lot. IF they can figure out a way to keep the heat coming from the floor down, that would be a big plus.

I think the drivers need to just settle down and let them figure out what is needed and how to deliver it. They will get it as close to perfect as they can, but be patient. The fans aren't going anywhere. We will be there no matter what.

Here's some quotes from some of the drivers:

Dale Earnhardt Jr.



Greg Biffle


Denny Hamlin


What do y'all think?

I don't hear the drivers complaining nearly as much in the winner's circle as they do outside of it. I've mostly looked at the complaining as making excuses for not winning. They are all in the same car, on the same track, and in the same heat for the same race. It does hurt racing to hear all the complaining. I don't feel bad for a driver complaining about some little thing.

I remember races of old seemed to have all types of cars and what not. I haven't paid alot of attention lately. Are they all racing the same car with the paint job the only difference? Or by 'new car' does that just mean new rules for what the car can have to be legal?

Are the cars issued to the teams or sometiung or do they actually build them from the same blueprints or someting?

As far as the bumpy tracks, I could see some complaints from drivers that feel they should have ideal conditions in which to perform but if the cars are the same why wouldn't everyone win if all other conditions are perfect? Is the drive to keep as many drivers in the race and on the lead lap as possible good for the sport?

The cars are for the most part identical. The difference is really in the little side windows. The big difference is that they are using different manufacturers engines and drive trains. But like I said, for the most part, they're the same. The rules are much more strict for these new cars.

Each team builds the car from blueprints (I guess you'd say)and are the same. The designs are very specific and there is actually no bending them in any way you could with the old cars. The old cars had several different designs that they used. (Much like you used to see)

The thing is, they have the same car but they set the cars up different for each driver. Some drivers like their cars to be loose, some like tight. Some like tight in, loose out of the turns. Just because the car is the same design, doesn't mean they all perform the same. Like last year, when they introduced the cars, Chevrolet dominated because they were on top of the game. While Ford and Dodge were ok during the race. Toyota on the other hand, couldn't run good with the others pushing them. This year, Dodge and Toyota are kicking ass and taking names. It all comes down to who could set the car up the best.

They didn't make these cars to keep more people on the lead lap, but to cut down on the accidents and make the drivers safer. They thought there would be more side-by-side racing but that didn't start happening until this season and there's still not much of that. But yes, more guys on the lead lap is better because it means more guys you have to beat. I'm beginning to like the ways things are turning out.

Yeah I forgot about the setups. This can certainly make the difference and a good read matched with the right driver can make the difference. Like I say, I haven't really paid attention so "new cars" sounded like it meant a NASCAR standard or something. I did think they had different options for the engines because simply putting a Ford sticker really didn't seem appropriate if that's all it was.

If, in this case, the officials are getting it right that's great. Sometimes a little too much foolin' around can make things not as good. Have you seen the Roller Derby lately? Just kidding.

They're actually trying to start a Roller Derby group down here in Texas. I won't go see it. Not my thing to watch.

I think there is one in town. They interviewed some of the girls on the radio and, except for no mention of mud, it sounded like some form of entertainment.