Some drivers described last fall's Talladega race, which employed the current rules, as hairy, scary and horrifying. Others were thrilled. Some drivers described the daredevil driv ing 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. It's over with and I'm fine.