Douglas BISHOP wrote:>> "Computer Guru" <newage@joink.com> wrote in message>> news:1112889563.490­37e403a5ee6a8c90b790­811cb78ca@teranews..­.>> > They start too many cars on these smaller tracks (Bristol,> Martinsville,>> > etc.) In the good ole days back in the late 80's they started 30> cars,>> > plenty for a short track. Now they try to cram 43 cars on it is no> wonder>> > it becomes a 50% yellow flag race. I know Nascar could never make>> sponsers>> > happy only starting 30 cars these days but that is the only way to> solve>> the>> > track congestion the small tracks cause. I am in no way saying get> rid of>> > the short tracks, I happen to love short tracks but its gotten to> where>> its>> > just congestion, the leader catches the rear of the field in 4 or 5> laps>> > then soembody wrecks due to congestion and the announcers marvel at> how 30>> > cars can stay on the lead lap at a short track. Cut it down to 30> cars>> and>> > see what happens...>> >