Brian France met with the media during the race weekend at Daytona Friday (July 2), touching base on a myriad of topics that the sanctioning body is looking at for the future of the sport. He spoke to possible changes in the Chase format, limiting Cup driver participation in the Nationwide Series, and potential alterations to the 2011 Cup Series schedule. But Frontstretch has found out a few other “things” that NASCAR is looking into for the future.
10. A two-souvenir minimum for entrance to any NASCAR event, helping bolster the struggling Motorsports Authentics business.
9. Inclusion of Brian France and Lesa France Kennedy into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
8. NASCAR Motor Works to replace the manufacturers so that they can get the money from auto sales, too.
7. No-holds-barred cage matches to settle on-track disputes between drivers.
6. A bio-mechanical driver who does and says all the right things at the right times, all while looking perfect without a hair out of place – can you say Jimmie Johnson clones?
5. Acquisition of all non-SMI tracks in the United States to prevent Bruton Smith from getting any more race dates.
4. Working on getting the legal blood alcohol level raised in Volusia County to spare additional legal expenses.
3. Three words: NASCAR on Ice.
2. Restrictor plates for all tracks.
1. Cloning Dale Earnhardt Jr.
What is it that Mike Neff doesn’t do? The writer, radio contributor and racetrack announcer coordinates the site’s local short track coverage, hitting up Saturday Night Specials across the country while tracking the sport’s future racing stars. The writer for our signature Cup post-race column, Thinkin’ Out Loud (Mondays) also sits down with Cup crew chiefs to talk shop every Friday with Tech Talk. Mike announces several shows each year for the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association. He also pops up everywhere from PRN Pit Reporters and the Press Box with Alan Smothers to SIRIUS XM Radio. He has announced at tracks all over the Southeast, starting at Millbridge Speedway. He's also announced at East Lincoln Speedway, Concord Speedway, Tri-County Speedway, Caraway Speedway, and Charlotte Motor Speedway.