NASCAR has another "Car of Tomorrow" test set here at Michigan on Monday and it will be the first time Toyota's configuration of the new model will take to the track. The bad news is the rules seem to have been set in stone with all four manufacturers and we can look for the wacky wing to stay.

The new design looks a lot like a Trans-Am car to me, unfortunately. I personally like the rest of the car and the idea, but wish they could lose the wing.

NASCAR officials told me Saturday the sanctioning body is looking to find a new name for the design, since the "Car of Tomorrow" monikor will soon not fit. I'm sure our RacingOne readers and community members can find a suitable name for the car, but please remember this is a family site.

Next week's race in Bristol will be the last at "Thunder Valley" for the current NEXTEL Cup design with the COT making its debut at the half-mile track next Spring. So tomorrow may not quite be here yet but it's knocking on the door.