Compelling questions … and maybe a few actual answers
Is Junior the answer?
It obviously depends on the question, but assuming were talking TV ratings, no hes not. But Junior Earnhardts debut this week as part of NBCs broadcast team will at least be a partial answer, given that hes sure to attract some viewers who are either huge Junior fans or maybe just want to see how he transitions to this new role. As weve learned in recent years, hes thoughtful and honest, so assuming he can wedge his commentary into that crowded booth, hell probably be very good.
No additional plates?
After experimenting with plateracin in the All-Star Race, everyone was suddenly big on contrived pack-racing and looking to add it at other tracks. The assumption was, more would come next year. But some started clamoring for pushing the plates into more 2018 races. In the end, nope, wont happen, which likely means the team owners looked at the expenses involved and flexed their collective muscle.
