With the 2023 Cup Series season just a few days away, it’s time to look at the new changes to the NASCAR rules and regulations. With some new significant procedural modifications to the races, NASCAR announced that the road courses will have no caution flags.
As soon as the news surfaced, NASCAR fans shared their disappointment. They feel this is not a good idea and here’s why.
According to the rule, each driver gets a chance to choose the lane they want to start in before the restart. The results of this choice can potentially make the race results more exciting and dramatic.
“I see nothing bad it can bring. It brings another strategy to the table. It’s definitely something to talk about. You don’t have luck coming involved. […] I would love to have that in our sport.”
NASCAR announced that the restart zones for the first five events will be increased by 50% in length. A change in the Damaged Vehicle Policy will also be implemented, wherein a seven-minute repair clock rule will be established.