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NASCAR: The 20 Biggest Questions Heading Into The 2017 Season

By Christopher Olmstead

Nov 13, 2016; Avondale, AZ, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) and driver Jimmie Johnson (48) and driver Matt Kenseth (20) compete during the Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Avondale, AZ, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) and driver Jimmie Johnson (48) and driver Matt Kenseth (20) compete during the Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 21, 2016; Bristol, TN, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Carl Edwards (19) leads a restart during a rain delayed Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 21, 2016; Bristol, TN, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Carl Edwards (19) leads a restart during a rain delayed Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Will Less Downforce Mean Better Racing?

Well, in theory it seems like less downforce should produce better racing but until it happens NASCAR fans will not be so sure.

NASCAR has been playing around with the rules book each off-season for a few seasons now in hopes of finding a formula that cracks the on-track puzzle. NASCAR wants to see a better on-track product, the drivers want to be a part of a better on-track product and NASCAR fans crave a better on-track product. With everyone working and wanting the same thing, one would have to hope that it will be achieved this season.

Unfortunately, NASCAR has a history of these things not always working out. So, will the racing be better than 2016 as a whole? Yes, I believe it will be. Will the racing be where the fans and drivers want it to be? Most likely not.

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