Former NASCAR champion Darrell Waltrip serves as voice of reason amid serious concerns about next generation

We’ve all seen the Next Gen cars in action long enough to at least judge that yes, these new cars are going to improve racing and the overall image of NASCAR. However, currently the cars are facing some issues that prevent it from being an immediate success.

Problems like those of supply, those of reliability and especially those of tires.

The tires on the new cars have been the subject of criticism in all three races so far this season. Whether it’s the Clash, the Daytona 500 or the Fontana 500, many drivers have suffered flat tires and the problems that come with them.

Naturally, this has many teams and fans worried. So during these “uncertain times,” NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip reassured fans that the problems would soon be resolved, just like in his time.

He tweeted, “This new car reminds me so much of the 1981 season, when we switched to the downsized car. It was a challenge at first, but we figured it out and then we went!!!”

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Kenny Wallace, the former NASCAR driver, also tweeted recently in light of the recurring tire issues.

“We know how to repair the apartment @NASCAR tire problem. But it’s a lot of work. Cut 2″ off the entire bottom of the car and install soft side skirts that will flex when the tire deflates”, he wrote.

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“Right away the bottom of the car is like a turtle shell. It’s solid.

As is the case in all areas of life, when things change radically, for better or worse, it takes time to get used to it, to adapt to it. In NASCAR’s case, the Next Gen car is certainly a sea change for the better.

And we, as fans, must remain patient with the process of the sport adapting to changes.