NASCAR: Do Tracks Deserve Multiple Races? – Part Two
By Aaron Hale
Richmond – No
Most NASCAR fans would agree that NASCAR’s top series needs more short tracks on the schedule. Short track racing is NASCAR grassroots at it’s best. However, one short track that has been falling behind is Richmond.
A track that historically produced some of the best racing has now become just another track. In the 2000s the track consistently produced hard racing which in turn caused ten plus cautions per race. Since then that number has dropped into the five to seven range.
While a ton of caution flags don’t necessarily make a good race they do create the opportunity for bumping and grinding that everyone likes to see on short tracks. It’s time to shake up the schedule and move the final race of the regular season. Since Richmond was named the cutoff for the chase there have only been a few memorable races. It’s time for a change.