Some drivers described last fall's Talladega race, which had the rules now used, as hairy, scary and horrifying. Others were thrilled. Some drivers described the daredevil driving as exciting and awesome. If it did, it would have made a change by now. Reverting to last year's rules wouldn't do any good because the cars would still be bunched in a pack, as they have been for years at Talladega.
Many drivers say something has to be done.
While some suggest the rules might have been a factor in Earnhardt's crash, all agree the tight racing led to Tony Stewart's car somersaulting down the backstretch and collecting 18 cars two months ago at Daytona. Despite his tumble, Stewart is unfazed going into this race. As far as my accident is concerned, it was a racing accident. It's over with and I'm fine. I'm very thankful to the man upstairs that I am.