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Perhaps two races at Dover is one too many. New car or old car, this track is simply not producing great racing one would expect from a track that has been dubbed Bristol on steriods. There really isn't a comparison between the two. Bristol puts on good racing, Dover does not.
With six cars on the lead lap, it is hard to get excited about the race you're watching. This has nothing to do with Kyle Busch, the Roush drivers provided fans with the same show early in the race. Kyle Busch was the final act in a rather dull play.
This type of race does not endear the new car to drivers, teams, and fans. A track that used to be so action packed, is now hard to stay awake for. That is something NASCAR needs to address. This season has been a test of a fan's patience. Cars out front dominate and the rest of the field just tries to find ways to better their on track position with strategy because passing is harder to do with the new car.
While ratings are up, it probably has more to do with the economy than interest in the sport. Watching from home or from the stands has become a chore at times. NASCAR has such a strict rules package with these cars, it is hard for teams to find that edge to put on a more competitive race. So whoever gets out front is able to run away with the race. We have seen this happen time and time again.
In the coming weeks when the series visits tracks like Pocono and Louden that are notorious for having boring races, it may become harder and harder for fans to stay glued to their television. NASCAR has taken the fun and inginuity out of the sport. There is no edge to be gained with the new car and no real side-by-side racing fans crave to see. Fans are at the mercy of the colorful parade for 400 miles every Sunday. One has to wonder for how long fans will be willing to endure the parade.
Sharon@insidethepitbox.com
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