NASCAR President Mike Helton: No major changes in store for new Cup car
By Bob Pockrass – Associate Editor
Saturday, August 15, 2009
NASCAR President Mike Helton said Saturday at Michigan International Speedway that no major changes are expected for NASCAR's current model Sprint Cup car.
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BROOKLYN, Mich. – A day after Hendrick Motorsports driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. said NASCAR needed a sense of urgency to improve the racing, NASCAR President Mike Helton didn’t sound so urgent and said “there is not going to be a major change to this car.”
NASCAR introduced its new Cup car for about half the races in 2007 and has used it full time since 2008.
“As you talk to the principals in the garage area – the team owners, the crew chiefs, the car chiefs – there seems to be in all these conversations the consensus around: Don’t make any changes right now because we don’t want to tackle those; we have spent a lot of time now understanding this car, and don’t throw a wrench in all of that in starting all over on something,” Helton said Saturday outside the Sprint Cup hauler in the Michigan International Speedway garage.
“We’ll continue to keep an open mind. But I’ve still got to say that I believe what we’re seeing on the race track now is as good as what NASCAR has put on the race track in a long time and you don’t want to disrupt that.”
A day earlier, Earnhardt Jr. said that the new double-file restarts had provided a spark to a series that desperately needed a spark, and that before the new restart rule was implemented, a late caution was needed to create excitement and that 95 percent of an event wasn’t worth the price of a ticket.
“The media could address it a little stronger, and I think the drivers could be a little more vocal about it, and I think NASCAR could … probably be a little more urgent in improving our product,” Earnhardt Jr. said. “The ultimate result is create exciting racing that the fans will enjoy, that the drivers enjoy, so everyone is happy. That should be our quest always, even when things are good.
“I feel like, especially right now, we need to really really try to turn over every stone, and that includes where we are with the COT and where we feel like its development is and where we feel like its future goes and where we feel like this car goes, how it evolves.”
Urgency wouldn’t be the word Helton would use.
“There’s always going to be debate on what you would do different, just as there was in previous models of cars that we raced,” Helton said. “We will always have that. The consensus right now ... from our perspective is we’ll look at things that we can do different, do better with the teams and we’re working with the teams.
“I don’t know if that urgency is a term that I would use, I think, realistically and reasonably, because we’re also in a period where urgency can create more havoc or more expense that we don’t need. And, oh by the way, I [believe in] the argument that the racing we’ve got on the race track now is as good as we’ve had in a long time, and a reaction from us could interrupt that.”
Helton also said that NASCAR has received driver and crew-chief feedback about areas of the new car that could be improved.
“There are areas that are very common in conversations – weight distribution is one of those,” Helton said. “Weight in general. A lot of that weight comes from things that we demand in the car – the cameras, the data collectors and everything. Those are things that we are working on internally to try to reduce the weight of what we apply to the cars.
“All of those are factors that we are working hard on that don’t change the dynamics of the car.”
One of the common complaints on the new car is that it is difficult to adjust.
“One of the reasons that there is less adjustability on the car, and a lot of it comes from the aerodynamic adjustability, is in order to keep control of the costs the teams have,” Helton said. “That was a designed part of this vehicle. There’s as much support of keeping it that way – actually more support in keeping it that way – than keeping that from leaking back out.”
Helton pointed to Earnhardt Ganassi Racing’s Juan Pablo Montoya performing well against bigger organizations, a sign that the new car is doing what it is designed to do as far as car performance.
With Earnhardt Jr. struggling this year, that probably impacts his views, Helton said.
“In all fairness, we’re always going to have somebody that says, ‘I wish they would do this differently’ because it fits their moment,” Helton said. “Tony Stewart last year wished we had done something different because he had a bad year last year. This year, it’s 180 degrees different and it’s the same car. We have not changed anything.
“We always have those moments where the procedures or the principle pieces of the sport are challenged, and that’s just natural.”
Helton said he did not interpret all of Earnhardt Jr.’s comments to be about the car.
“The way I read his statements were more broad," Helton said. “His expression … that we need to be working on things to make the sport better in general, ... I agree with that. As it comes to the car, he and his team in particular, … there’s some frustration there that contribute to his comments.”
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timmytoad1 said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 2:17 PMTypical Nascar, wait until its too late before trying to fix a problem. Less people are going to races, especially these big boring ones like california, michigan, pocono. Less people are tuning into watch, myself included. I do odd things around the house and watch the final laps, the only ones worth watching. I don't care what crew chiefs and drivers want. We the majority of fans hate the COT!!! We pay the tabs so to speak so give us what we want, and that is an exciting race start to finish. P.S. I'm fed up with all the bogus debris cautions too..
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbmontecarlo99 said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 2:27 PMOh yea please please don't change a thing Mike keep up the great work! Pretty soon you can have any seat in the house the day of the snoozefest for half price at the rate it's going. Before long it will be football season and even with all the over hyped Chase and double file restarts "shootout style" nonsense people will have other things to do with their Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Nascar is an organization in an utter and compete state of denial after having the whole world at their fingertips just a scant few years ago. Now it's sliding fast back down the hill Brian Frances father and grandfather worked so hard to climb. Really sad to see it happen it's like watching a train wreck you can't stop.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjerryswiatek said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 2:40 PMOK I'll repeat it again for the 100th time, slide Brian France over to the coctail lo0unge, keep him there day and night, Put Humphy Wheeler in his chair and give him all the pay and support he wants and only problem in two years there will be a 3 year waiting list for
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» Confirm Abuse ReportCarol-88-fan said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 2:43 PMWhen the tv ratings keep falling and they have more and more empty seats, what then. Jr is not the only driver complaining. Yesterday Jeff and Kurt weren't exactly praising it and they are doing pretty good this year, and Kyle says it sucks fairly often.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportcaroleberry2 said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 2:51 PMI don't quite understand NASCAR's thinking. I know that I am not as "knowledgeable" as others, but even I can see that the racing is getting boring and more boring. It appears to me that the car just plain sucks, which leads to the boring races. It's not just one or two drivers speaking out as an earlier poster said, however, some of the drivers just don't want to rock the boat and keep quiet.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdale said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 3:12 PMtimmytoad1, please only speak for yourself. Who elected you to speak for "We the majority of fans hate the COT!!!", no one that I know of. I guess you would prefer to go back to the older car and risk the lives of the drivers? One of the big changes the COT makes is making the drivers drive more than they have in recent years. Whit the COT, driver skill counts for more and has a greater impact. Of course there is a certain contingent that doesn't like it as their driver is showing that they can't handle the new car as they don't have quite enough skills.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdeyanak said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 3:17 PMWhere is the whineing (your car brand) makes more downforce that mine. I don't seem to be able to go as fast...I'm sick & tired of saying this...the COT sucks!!!except for the driver safety (greenhouse) improvements. NASCAR has abandoned the manufactures. Not only are the fans tired, at least JR has the guts to say so. Put REAL Monte Carlo, Fusion, Charger or some foreign brands BODY on the cars. Let the Crew chiefs back in the game. With NASCAR mandated springs, shocks, restrictors, coil bound...etc...there is no room for the best inovations that came about over the years, where those crew chiefs (the smartest and best) usually won with a super driver. Believe it. NASCAR designed a car that they could get through the TECH lines quick enough to be ready...I'm Tired of IT>>>
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» Confirm Abuse Reportazfreebird said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 3:28 PMI personally wouldn't mind the COT because of driver safety... but... (and it's a biggie) let the crew chiefs and team owners have some individuality in their cars & set-ups.
Report as AbuseTHEY are the ones who can help build a better car - give a little edge and keep us, the fans, on the edge of our seat - willing to spend the money at tracks or watch from the comfort of our home.
I'm not saying free rein but ~something~ to make it less IROQ racing and more NASCAR racing again!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgwen_susie388 said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 3:30 PMExactly CAROLEBERRY2, and I agree with all the above posts! Mike said, "we'll continue to keep an open mind." It took him 24 hours with that open mind to say no changes will be made! I understand the Crew Chiefs, the car owners and on down the line and up the line are comfortable with the car and don't want to have to start over. BUT, what about the drivers and the fans that are not happy with the COT? HELLO MIKE HELTON, keep the fans happy and the seats will fill back up and the ratings will go back up! Yes it will cost money and NASCAR is LOADED with it. You have to spend money to make money! Do what you NEED to do to make racing exciting NASCAR! Listen to the drivers and the fans. Then sit the Crew Chief's, Car Owners, Pit Crew Members down and everyone else involved with these cars and tell them they may have to come out of their comfort zone for a little while to learn the changes that will be made! They learned it one time and they can learn again. I doubt the changes would even have to be that drastic! I hope the media keep pushing this issue and more drivers will come out and voice their opinions as well! One or two drivers can't do it alone. We the fans need to keep voicing our opinions as well! A lot of drivers who would love for this to happen will just keep quiet because they don't want to make waves, which will rock the boat! Way to go Mike Helton with that open mind. You sure gave it a lot of thought!! NOT!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 4:49 PMit's a known fact that drivers are never happy with their cars...unless they win...
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» Confirm Abuse Reporttimmytoad1 said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 4:54 PM#6 you appear to be the only one who likes the COT the way it is. The Nationwide COT looks a lot more like a race car and has been praised as a much better racecar, it infuses the good from the older car with the good from the current Cup COT. If Brian France & Mike Herlton wake up a bit maybe we might see it run in Cup next year but I highly doubt it.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportandee said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 5:38 PMThe COT is not used in the Nationwide races,yet the same drivers that use that excuse do no good there either.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbuckshot88 said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 5:57 PMkeep it boreing mike, keep it boreing! nascar should have just made major upgrades to the old cars rather completely change the cars! look at the races of the 90"s for example and convince me races today are just as exciting!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdale said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 6:54 PMtimmytoad1, I didn't say I love the COT, I said you do not speak for everyone and it is arrogant of you to claim to do so. Speak only for yourself as that is the only person you have permission to speak for. I also said nothing about the Nationwide COT. Maybe you should stick to your own opinions instead of trying to twist other peoples words.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportAndi said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 7:14 PMI'm not surprised by Helton's answer though. I really don't like the fact that the box for the crews have gotten smaller with the newer car. And even though the cars in the nationwide look cool and more racer, I'm not gonna expect too much out of them either. Call me a pesimists if you will.
Report as AbuseI agree something needs to be done with these cars, but I think they're better then they were say a year ago, but still not up to par. I like the fact they are safer, but still....
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbigal21 said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 7:28 PMIT'S LIKE WATCHING AN IROC RACE
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjennylind2000 said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 7:52 PMMike Helton doesn't get it. He needs to hear the fans! WE do NOT Like parades on the track in place of races. "Clean air" with one car 5 car lengths ahead and the impossibility of passing by any other car is BORING! NASCAR and the teams have dozens of engineers and crew chiefs who can come up with great ideas to fix that car and make it a racing machine instead of a POSCOT!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdeyanak said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 7:56 PMBOYOBOY...BIGAL21...you just said what I meant
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» Confirm Abuse Reportlhsjrf said:
Aug 15, 2009 at 10:09 PMJust watch the last couple laps because the others are boring. You don't even have to catch the last laps live, just watch the highlights on news. Just keep believing yourself nascar and watch the ratings to drop, drop each week.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjbbigrod said:
Aug 16, 2009 at 12:24 AMI don't remember any cars ACTUALLY LOOKING like the real factory cars since the 80's. The 40's through the 70's really did. The past twenty years I couldn't really tell one from the other out there. - - - I do hope the new Nationwide MUSTANG REALLY looks like what they are suggesting now. I would like to see other cars follow suit. And it is okay if they don't do it in Cup cars, it will just be more fun to watch the Nationwide cars then. - - - I do understand Jrs frustration since he is more "old school", and can't get a handle on the new cars. They are too touchy and he gets confused when he tells them to do something, like he is used to with the previous cars, and it doesn't do that. - - - Maybe he could take the Petty Driving Experience??? Or don't they teach that? Somebody must. Why isn't he trading cars with JJ or JG or Mark for a few laps around some track and let them drive HIS so maybe THEY can help him get a better handle on it??? Just a thought.
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Aug 16, 2009 at 12:26 AMWill try this again: - - -
Report as AbuseI don't remember any cars ACTUALLY LOOKING like the real factory cars since the 80's. The 40's through the 70's really did. The past twenty years I couldn't really tell one from the other out there. - - - I do hope the new Nationwide MUSTANG REALLY looks like what they are suggesting now. I would like to see other cars follow suit. And it is okay if they don't do it in Cup cars, it will just be more fun to watch the Nationwide cars then. - - - I do understand Jrs frustration since he is more "old school", and can't get a handle on the new cars. They are too touchy and he gets confused when he tells them to do something, like he is used to with the previous cars, and it doesn't do that. - - - Maybe he could take the Petty Driving Experience??? Or don't they teach that? Somebody must. Why isn't he trading cars with JJ or JG or Mark for a few laps around some track and let them drive HIS so maybe THEY can help him get a better handle on it??? Just a
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Aug 16, 2009 at 8:14 AMmike helton bla blabla bla bla bs bsb
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgrumpyjim52 said:
Aug 16, 2009 at 8:30 AMThe problem with the COT is all in Jr's head, he doesn't have his "head in the game". Theresa was right,and made a great business move in dumping him. Until he concentrates on racing he'll continue to be a marginal 'field filler'.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportcggapp said:
Aug 16, 2009 at 8:43 AMUnfortunately, Nascar will never get that the races get more boring. Really glad that they have the safety features as they were needed but this new car does not do much for racing. If you can't adjust the car much different than anyone elses you are only going to get iroc racing and that series is now gone. It is really funny when the drivers comment in the Nationwide series that those cars are really fun to drive and you don't hear them saying that after a sprint cup race.I believe most of the drivers would like something better to race with, but don't want to get on the bad side of nascar. A lot of people I know no longer watch or go to races and it is not because they can't afford it. It is because of lousy racing.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Aug 16, 2009 at 9:23 AMhaving watched races on tv since the 70's...i don't see much difference in todays races than races from the past...i actually see closer racing...i don't get what some people are trying to say...back in the no-plate days on the big traks we had what we called rattle-snake racing...groups of 10-15 cars all running in line until the end...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjgalli1 said:
Aug 16, 2009 at 10:56 AMIf loser Earnhardt wants change he should hire Obama for a crewchief. LOL
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» Confirm Abuse Reportaustinh said:
Aug 16, 2009 at 11:42 AMIf you dont like the sport and have that many issues with it dont watch or participate we,they wont miss you and Have a nice day.
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Aug 16, 2009 at 12:17 PMI have been a stock car race fan for 45years and have gone to several races a year and if I couldn't go I made sure I could watch on TV, even when in the mountains camping,until the COT, very safe but races like a Tank.Nascar thinks because it was their idea it can't be wrong,(BS)I stopped going to races in 2007 and have not gone back,who wants to PAY$ to watch a 10-20 lap shoot out??I could care less if Dale Jr makes the so called chase or ever races again but he did not call for MAJOR changes just small ones to make racing a little better,Helton has to lie and try to make it look like sour grapes from Dale Jr, All Dale Eaarnhardt Jr cares about is RACING and the FANS not him self, I throw the BS card on Helton!!!! NO MORE RACING UNTIL REAL RACING COMES BACK,WAY TO TEL IT JR.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportCarol-88-fan said:
Aug 16, 2009 at 4:36 PMGROVEROAK, You are absolutely right. I'm glad to see someone whose not a Jr fan actually read what he said. As for Helton, Nascar is always right, they don't make mistakes. What about the meeting they had with the owners a few months ago to discuss the cot? Supposedly they wanted input on making it better and they would look at all suggestions. I guess all of the crew chiefs and engineers were to dumb to make a good suggestion.
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Aug 16, 2009 at 5:30 PMThis might be the 30th post and the same ones are the only ones who still don't get it! So about 3 or 4 out of all these posts are fine with the COT. So the majority rules! Dale, Jr. is right, some minor changes in the COT could put NASCAR back up to where it use to be! BTW, Dale, Jr. came in 3rd today! WOOOOOO HOOOOOOO, That just proves he really is concerned about the entire sport and the fans and he can drive the COT.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHateda88 said:
Aug 17, 2009 at 1:19 AMWhat they really mean Helton is change the COT to suit Jr's taste and then they'll be happy. Personally, I think it's funny that he is the only Hendrick driver who seems to be having a problem with the COT. Hmmm...
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Aug 17, 2009 at 4:01 PMso alot of you people would rather go back to when there was only 5 cars left on the lead lap. these cars make it more competitive and safe.
Report as Abuseand if i remember correctly they let the crew chiefs mess with the car "crabby" but then jeffey complained because he couldn't drive it like that and that was the end of that.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportffc7x98 said:
Aug 18, 2009 at 5:24 AMmike helton when are you going to stop with the two
Report as Abuserule books if you are the 48 14 24 88 there's one set rules that nothing happens to you!!! but everyone eles has a set that you get black flaged or held a lap or you go to the back of the field this has to stop the fans getting sick of it!!! lets get one rule book and use it on everyone that means the 48 14 24 and mr nascar the 88 !!!!!!!!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportCarol-88-fan said:
Aug 18, 2009 at 12:29 PMIt's whining and complaining depending on who your favorite driver is. When Kyle won and said it sucked, he was a whiner and crybaby even though others were complaining. Tony complains about tires, after several problems, he was a crybaby and whiner. Jr says the cot needs work and he's a whiner and crybaby. No one said it should be scrapped, just worked on. People are always saying these guys need to be more like Sr and the drivers of past who stood up to Nascar. Jimmie is to vanilla, he never takes a stand. Why should he or anyone else, when this is how fans attack them?
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