Heading into the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, the leaders of the sanctioning body have made a few rule changes and one of NASCAR’s respected crew chiefs has given his two cents on the topic.

First of all, the series will be using a bigger plate in the season opening Daytona 500. According to Jay Guy, crew chief of the No. 12 Penske Racing Dodge driven by Brad Keselowski, the power brought by the super-sized restrictor plate will be negated by the end plates on the wing (which will be larger).

“I don't think we'll see a big change in speed,” Guy offered. “NASCAR has given us bigger end plates on the rear wing, which creates more drag, and I think the horsepower gain will compensate for that. Yes, it will be more horsepower on the dyno, but the speed on the racetrack will stay the same.”

In addition to the bigger restrictor plate, NASCAR has decided to allow “bump drafting” anywhere on the track at Daytona and Talladega. With many Hardcore Race Fans wishing for exciting races, this amendment is sure to make that wish come true.

"That will be exciting for the fans. You have to applaud NASCAR for listening to the fans and giving them what they want. As long as it is done right, it won't be that big of a deal.” Guy continued, “I think NASCAR is doing everything they can to promote better racing for the fans, and that will certainly do it. Hopefully drivers can control how they do it."

There is one alteration that has taken the spotlight, and that is the return of the spoiler. After using the new style spoiler for two seasons and some change, many drivers and fans alike did not grow to accept the new style. Going by what Guy believes, the sport will be made better for it.

"I think it will give some of the veterans a feel that they were used to in the older car,” illustrated Guy. “For someone like Brad, it should keep him closer to the feel of the Nationwide car. I think most people just like the way it looks on the car. I agree with them, but in addition to that, it should promote closer, side-by-side racing."

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