It's pretty ridiculous racing. It's stupid racing. They've got to do something to fix it. Gary Nelson, the Winston Cup Series director, said the test focused on changes to what the teams call the greenhouse area - above the door tops, cowl and deck lid and including the roof and all the windows. Changes also were made to the rear spoiler and front fenders.
Some drivers believe the greenhouse area has gotten very cramped and possibly more dangerous.
The test car Monday had a more wide open greenhouse area, with a steeper, higher-angled windshield. Nelson said the test results were not promising and did not provide any immediate answers. Mark Martin, who finished fourth Sunday, welcomed attempts to improve the cars but was skeptical. It would almost be safer for the drivers if we were racing at 220 mph because there certainly wouldn't be a 38-car draft at the end of 500 miles. The next restrictor-plate race is the Pepsi 400 at Daytona on July 7.