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Rusty Wallace tested a car at Talladega Superspeedway without a restrictor plate in 2004, reaching a top speed of 228 mph (367 km/h) in the backstretch and a one-lap average of 221 mph (356 km/h). [1] Wallace subsequently described the experience as "out of control". -- Wikipedia
Last year they increased the restrictor plate hole size due to the car of tomorrow. This year they are decreasing it because the teams have figured out how to get more output from the new engine. When NASCAR does this, it creates throttle-less racing.
What's "throttle-less racing"? Have you ever raced the kiddie go-karts that are available at your local fun-plex? That is "throttle-less racing". Pretty much thoughtless driving if you know how to run a line.
Now don't get me wrong, it still takes tons of talent to run NASCAR at any track, but with all the latest safety enhancements, why not let these cars go as fast as they were meant to go? Let the driver's skill shine through at 220+ mph! Isn't that the point of the big tracks? PULL THE RESTRICTOR PLATES!!!
Bristol is my favorite track. Not because of the wrecks, but because you have to be a true driver to win there. There’s a turn every 7 seconds, you deal with lap traffic within 50 laps, and you have to avoid all the wrecks. Once you've done all this, you still have to manage throttle and brake position.
I love the speed of Talladega, I just hate the fact that a lot of talent goes to waste there.
What do you think?
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