Allen Gregory

If you follow and accept the happy talk from NASCAR approved voices on television and radio, everything is great with the Cup Series.

Veteran fans of the sport have heard all the gushing from the same sources countless times before. But instead of addressing problem areas, the NASCAR defenders are quick to scold and mock critics.

In other sports, media members provide critical commentary on a daily basis. That’s just part of the job.

NASCAR is a rare universe where the competitors are more open and skeptical about their sport than many reporters.

The biggest issue in the room deals with television ratings. While the average fan may not care about the numbers, corporate advertisers and television executives certainly take notice.

How serious is the problem?

Consider tha

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