Danica Patrick’s Chevy after getting wrecked during qualifying at Daytona. (Credit:Jansen Vinlow USA Today photo.)

By Lou Modestino

NASCAR’s new qualifying procedure in plain English stinks! As of last Saturday morning, there were 22 cars wrecked in qualifying. Even before the qualifiers got on the track on Friday, there was absolute chaos on pit road as the contenders were trying to buddy up with teammates or friends or buddy up with the same make of car due to the matching areo dynamics. This thing has to go and it’s all NASCAR CEO’s Brian Z France’s fault. He’s has to wear it – it’s his creation. Even though some fans may like it, drivers don’t. Continue reading →