No problem. The COT (to me) is just a ridiculous-looking joke of a racecar. I'll admit that the wing makes up about 75% of the obnoxious value, but it's still butt-ugly overall. Not to mention the enormous amount of money teams have had to spend on the COT.
The GWC is like playing extra innings or going into overtime when there isn't even a tie in the first place. Answer this. If the GWC is such a good idea, why do they only give it one attempt before they call the race? The racing I was brought up on was based on a fixed distance and no "guarantee" of excitement. Imagine if in football, they outlawed taking a knee to run out the clock because it wasn't exciting for the fans. Hey, that's sports. Sometimes there is drama, other times not. But what Brian France is doing is more like Hollywood or pro wrestling.
The testing and tire rules are another attempt to reduce the cost of racing and increase competition. But the net result is that the teams with the most money will always be able to overcome these obstacles. (Just look at the Hendrick cars this year) The teams with less money will just fall further behind.
That’s just my take.
Okay. Thanks.
I like the look of the COT, but that is a taste issue. I thought it was supposed to SAVE the teams money? No more expensive wind tunnel time. Was that not one of the selling points?
You have a good point on the GWC and I think you’ve sold me...I think they’re too many cautions anyway.
Can you explain the tire and testing issues to me a little more? I am not sure I even know what they are.
Thanks!
I was reading your exchange over the COT. It does save teams money.
Here is an interesting note: Harvick has run the same COT in every race this year. Look at his finishes. Not bad.
Typically, teams fields different cars for each type of track. The COT (ignoring the look of the car) can be used on super-speedways, tri-ovals and short-tracks and road courses.
The teams with money jumped on testing the COT early which caught all the other teams flat-footed. Some teams tried to gamble that the COT would be yanked by NASCAR at the last minute. When that didn’t happen, they got caught with their pants down.
Next year should be interesting as all races will use the COT and teams will be more even.
PS - I would prefer to go back to actual stock cars that you could buy from the showroom floor. Of course those days are long gone except in the SCCA.