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#53 3/24/17 4:47 PM

Originally Posted by jdull99:
(this is more to improve the racing than safety concern, but my point is less speed = better racing - the suits at NA$KAR apparently think the same...)

NBC Sports has confirmed that NASCAR will use restrictor plates for the Xfinity race July 22 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The decision, which initially was reported by freelance journalist Michael Knight on Twitter last weekend, will take effect after NASCAR was pleased by the results of a successful Xfinity test with plates last year at the 2.5-mile track.

A NASCAR official, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss publicly, said if the Xfinity race goes well, then restrictor plates would be used for the 2018 Brickyard 400 in the Cup Series.

NASCAR also is considering using the same plate-style rules package for Indianapolis, Pocono Raceway and Michigan International Speedway.

Far less likely in the short term is the use of the IMS road course, which the Sports Business Journal reported last week was under consideration for usage in Cup. An IMS spokesman declined comment on the report.

-- NBC Sports --

right thinking, wrong solution. They tried that nonsense with restrictor plates at New Hamshire after Adam Petty and Kenny Irwin got killed, it didn't work. Killing HP isn't the solution it's limiting traction and downforce, this is why non-wing sprints are so exciting. For good racing you need excess power combined with limited traction, which = driving skill. By making them race around glued to the track w/no power you get a kids stock class go kart race, a snoozer for any fan other than a parent.

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