I don't think anybody is in love with this situation, except maybe fans sitting in the stands. What you have is a fabulous show for spectators and the TV audience, with cars competitively bunched up and enough lead changes to keep everybody happy. It's great for network ratings, too. But it's a tough balancing act between entertaining the masses and not putting drivers at too much risk. Safety and medical experts are particularly alarmed by multiple-car accidents, which are more likely at Talladega and Daytona, largely because the driver has minimal control and is at greater risk of serious injury.
Drivers are helpless to know where to go.
You can get cars hit broadside. If you're in a vulnerable position and get hit on the driver's side, it's a very bad deal. Everybody wants close racing and passing. You can go too far. Inc. All Rights Reserved.