Less drag and downforce; more horsepower. The latter won't happen obviously and they're not changing the body contours so it all has to be in the front splitter, ride height and rear spoiler.
There's a few simple things NASCAR can do to make the racing better at superspeedways, they're just not willing to put the time and money into it to make it happen apparently.
^I thought the new engine being the hang-up for potential new manufacturers entering the series meant it wouldn't be a spec motor. If it was, why would they care how many horsies it makes?
How is Carl Edwards a Hall of Famer? Even by lax NASCAR standards, he shouldn't have been elected based on his self-imposed shortened career and lack of a Cup championship.
I think they're stuck between a rock and a hard place on this one given all the race manipulation last year. If the same thing happens this season then they'll be forced to change the format.
I don't really care what the playoff system is at this point. I just wish the broadcasters would stop bringing up the point standings every two seconds and showing the +/- cutline graphic for half the race.