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I think when NASCAR makes decisions they seem to do it in a box. The racing product should be number one as it is what drives everything else. NASCAR has a unique business model, and I understand it's very dollar sensitive. What I do not understand is why business and racing can't align better. The variable contributing to the product are Track Surface, Tire, Aero Package, Motor, and Chassis setup. NASCAR along with ISC & SMI control the track surfaces. NASCAR and Goodyear along come up with tire combos. NASCAR and NOW the manufacturers determine the aero package. The teams are free to work within the rules on motor and chassis. Parity is important, but only to a point. The whole idea is to pass people. NASCAR needs to open up the box for the teams more, and that will allow for better racing. Competition breeds racing, but the box is too tight. The ONLY place where there is NO competition in those variables are the tires. Bring in 1-2 more tire manufacturers and allow them to test and come up with their own tire for each race. Then let the teams decide which ones to buy at the track. Some teams will choose different ones each race and others will be all Goodyear teams. It will allow for more competition based decisions and better racing. To me the tires are the answer and the simplest one to implement.