“It Made the Racing Worse” – Dale Earnhardt Jr Blames the Indy Cars for the Absence of Indianapolis From NASCAR
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NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. recently shared his perspective on a significant twist in NASCAR’s journey. He believes that the pursuit of success by following IndyCar’s formula might have inadvertently led to the absence of the iconic Indianapolis Oval from the NASCAR calendar.
The IndyCar Influence
Earnhardt Jr. explained that NASCAR took cues from IndyCar, aiming to emulate the draft-overtaking on the straights as seen in IndyCar. By altering the horsepower of Cup Series cars and introducing larger spoilers, NASCAR aimed to replicate the strategy.
The Impact on Racing
However, in Dale Jr.’s eyes, this move led to what he described as “worse” racing, ultimately contributing to the removal of the Indianapolis Oval Brickyard 400 from the roster. He highlighted how NASCAR’s attempt to recreate IndyCar’s dynamics had a substantial impact on NASCAR’s racing dynamics.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. had pointed out the problem that not only made him concerned from a safety standpoint, but also emphasized the reduced quality of racing in those days. His point of contention revolved around the corner speeds that became alarmingly higher despite a horsepower reduction.
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