NASCAR has been a staple of American motorsports for decades. However, like any other sport, it faces challenges and criticisms from both fans and drivers. Recently, three prominent personalities of the sport, Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, and Clint Bowyer, joined forces to voice their frustration with NASCAR’s rules and regulations.
Joey Logano’s take on “New NASCAR”
In a recent interview on NASCAR Radio, Team Penske driver Joey Logano warned, “It’s not gonna be one little thing,” mentioning how there are several things that needed to be modified. One of them being the state of tires. He added, “In the racing world, for us, a good tire is one that does fall off. One that wears out and gives up a lot of lap time,” mentioning how these tires were previously available whereas the current tires might be “too good”. He further delved deeper into the technical aspects of the car and how they were similar with room for minimal change causing trouble for the drivers.
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Joey Logano’s comment highlights the complexity of the challenges that NASCAR faces. He stated that it’s not going to be one little thing that will fix the issues but will take a lot. Logano’s comment shows that NASCAR’s problems are multi-faceted and that there’s no easy solution.
What’s making it hard to pass?
🗣️ “It’s not gonna be 1 little thing, it’s gonna take a lot.” #NASCAR@joeylogano gives his take ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/iOOvZjrjNX
— SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90) (@SiriusXMNASCAR) April 19, 2023
Logano’s comments reflect a broader frustration among drivers and fans alike, who have been calling for significant changes to the sport for years. From new safety regulations to more exciting race formats, there are a number of potential solutions that NASCAR could explore. But as Logano notes, it will take a concerted effort from everyone involved to make those changes a reality.
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Denny Hamlin’s recent interview highlighted the frustration that many NASCAR drivers are feeling. Hamlin spoke about the difficulty of passing other cars on the track, even when they have older tires or are at a disadvantage. He believes that this is due to an aerodynamic problem that NASCAR needs to address.
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Hamlin‘s concerns are not unfounded. In recent years, NASCAR has made several changes to the cars to increase their downforce and make them more stable. While this has made the Next Gen cars safer to drive, it has also made it more difficult to pass other cars on the track. Drivers who get caught in dirty air or are stuck behind another car are unable to make up ground, even with fresh tires.
Clint Bowyer’s recent tweet also highlighted the frustration of drivers. He admitted that his short-track program was “unacceptable” and that NASCAR needs to find a solution. Bowyer’s tweet was a call to action for NASCAR to take a closer look at the aerodynamic design of the cars and find ways to make them more competitive.
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NASCAR is a sport that has always been defined by its speed, adrenaline, and passion. But as drivers like Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, and Clint Bowyer have pointed out, there are significant problems facing the sport that need to be addressed. Whether it’s the aerodynamic design of the cars or the need for more consistent performance on short tracks, NASCAR must listen to its drivers and fans to ensure that the sport remains relevant and exciting for years to come.