Shut Up and Drive
Personally I'm sick of hearing Sprint Cup drivers complain about the new car not being easy to drive. I've said it before, but if it was suppoed to be easy, I'd be behind the wheel and not a keyboard or a microphone.
 
The crying after Sunday's race in Texas was unbearable. The new car isn't perfect and yes, the racing hasn't been riveting every lap of 2008. But I like seeing drivers manhandle cars. I like watching them slide through turns, dirt track-style. I like seeing every manufacturer have a win already this year.
 
What I don't like is hearing these supposed "world's best drivers" whining every week. The last time NASCAR introduced a new Cup car - back in 1981 - the same thing happened. Drivers complained. But guess what? They still drove them and they eventually figured it out.
 
This car will also evolve over time. Crew chiefs will figure out what adjustments work and which don't. And I believe NASCAR will make a few "tweaks" to the nose to get the aerodynamics straightened out some.
 
When the car races on short tracks and road courses, it's fine. Only when the graduation to the mid-sized tracks this year did these problems arise. Give it time. Don't make a knee-jerk reaction NASCAR. Contrary to what some media, fans and drivers believe, there's no need to panic.
 
Most of all, drivers should strap in and race and stop crying.
Posted: 4/8/2008 10:32:08 AM
Comments:
Harry Gant or Cale Yarborough could drive the car of today with one hand. Buddy Baker, too.
Posted On: 4/10/2008 10:31:46 AM

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