Someday, when the still-fresh track surfaces at Talladega Superspeedway and Daytona International Speedway begin to wear out and lose grip, pack racing will likely return to the restrictor-plate tracks.
NASCAR at Talladega Superspeedway: Two-Car Drafts Expected To Return
Until then, it stands to reason that most plate races will look a lot like this year’s Daytona 500 – two-car tandems hooking up and racing around the track like two dragonflies doin’ it.
Since the Daytona 500 turned out to be pretty damn exciting, that’s not such a bad thing. Sure, fans will miss the huge packs racing around together – but the two-car drafts bring a new element to the strategy of racing that has never been seen before.
It’s synchronized racing at 200 mph. One spotter, two drivers, tons of negotiating and record-breaking numbers of lead changes.
Who will win this weekend at Talladega? If you know that, you might as well play the lottery.
It’s anyone’s guess what will happen in Sunday’s Aaron’s 499. And really, it could be a lot worse.
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