Rusty did 228 in testing in 2004 without a plate. And thinks they could hit 235 with some tweaking.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/06/10/rwallace_talladega/index.html

One of the things that scared NASCAR after the Bobby Allison's crash in 87 was the fact that he tore down 100' of fence. This now not only causes danger to the drivers, but also to the fans. And an Injury or death to a fan at a NASCAR race in unaccepable.

I guess another quesiton is if they go rid of the plate, would they still run around in a big pack. I think the draft would eventually get them there.

pn

paul

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