NASCAR's NA18D Races

With a decision apparently coming down that NASCAR will phase in its NA18D racecar package - a restrictor plate, larger spoiler, and ducts in the nose blasting air out the front wheelwells - for some fourteen or more races in 2019, a look at those races to date that have run this package -

 The first race to see this package was the 2017 Brickyard Xfinity 250 and it proved a spirited race won by William Byron

The 2018 All Star Race at Charlotte was the first Winston Cup race to run this package and it opened a lot of eyes by restoring the draft at Charlotte, where it had been a major fact as late as the 2000 National 500

Pocono's Xfinity 250 was next; it was dominated by Kyle Busch but also saw a huge battle to win Stage Two - history has shown the more teams work with this package then they catch back up to someone like Busch

Rain shortened the Michigan Xfinity 250 but the racing was competitive, and the increase in lead changes at Michigan with this package was noted all weekend

The 2018 Lillys 250 may have been more aggressive than 2017's running, with noticeably more blocking and highlighted by a four-abreast battle to win Stage One.    



The package by any objective measure has been a success, yet has caused pointless controversy and illustrated the disconnect of some drivers from racing reality.   There is no credible reason not to run this package as the universal racing package. 

None.

NASCAR, make the right call and speed up implementation of this package.   Make The Draft Great Again.



UPDATE October 2: A modified form of this package will come into the sport in 2019, with a smaller tapered spacer rather than a restrictor plate.