NASCAR senior vice president of competition Elton Sawyer believes that the key to improving short track racing in the Next Gen car isn’t centered around increased horsepower.
As one of the biggest voices in the sport, Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes his role seriously. So, he tried to figure out the NASCAR hybrid situation. Is there a situation in the near future where we see hybrids racing on Sunday?
The NASCAR All-Star Race is set to debut a new tire that teams will have the opportunity to use. Elton Sawyer seems excited about it. Ever since the Bristol race that saw severe tire falloff, drivers and fans have wanted NASCAR to revisit tires to try and fix the short track package.
No matter what is happening in the sport, NASCAR is always looking for more. Elton Sawyer credits fans for being a part of that process. If the fans want it, then the execs at NASCAR are going to listen to them.
While NASCAR has issues with short track and road course racing, as well as passing on a variety of other tracks, Elton Sawyer isn’t worried. The SVP of NASCAR believes that the product is as good as it’s ever been.
A lot has been said about how NASCAR can improve the product on track. Elton Sawyer doesn’t see more practice as an answer. Teams and drivers have made complaints in the past about the sessions being far too short.
Elton Sawyer, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, said Tuesday on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that the sanctioning body needs to “work harder” on improving the racing at short tracks.
One good, non-controversial thing that happened last NASCAR Sunday at Richmond, the use of wet weather tires in a points-paying race. It feels like the sport is finally catching up to other motorsports on the issue of racing on a damp track and potentially in the rain one day.
Brad Keselowski said Tuesday he appreciates NASCAR senior vice president of competition Elton Sawyer’s comments on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio earlier in the day, in which he admitted that Denny Hamlin rolled early on the final restart during this past Sunday’s Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway.
Elton Sawyer, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, said on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Tuesday that there’s “no doubt” Denny Hamlin rolled early on the final restart during Sunday’s Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway.
NASCAR Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer took some time after the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway to explain some questions fan may have had.
NASCAR Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer is clearing up some confusion following the end of the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. One of the many topics of conversation on Sawyer’s plate following the race was NASCAR being quick with the caution flag at Richmond.
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