2017 rules announced

[ImHogginIt]

Should improve the racing and put things more in the drivers hands

http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/exclusive-2017-nascar-cup-rules-released-to-teams-838327/

[Racinray]

You know these will change more times than you can count, it's NASCAR.

[ImHogginIt]

The decreased downforce has made speeds in the corners slower, which is something drivers said they were looking for.

"We are all wanting slower center of corner speeds," said Johnson. "We all feel that will put on a better race. The slower the center of corner speed is the more off-throttle time we create, the more opportunities there are to pass, the more opportunities there are to make mistakes, the more opportunities you have to work on the handling of your race car."

Said driver Carl Edwards: "Anything we can do to take aerodynamic dependency away from these cars makes the racing better, makes it more fun, showcases the driver's talent and crew chief's ability to change. That's good stuff. Less aero-dependency is good. So good job, NASCAR – sounds like it's going to be fun."

NASCAR will also allow drivers to wear biometric devices next season, letting them monitor their physical and behavioral characteristics during the race.


http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/thatsracin/article108308162.html#storylink=cpy