NASCAR Press Conference Transcript: Elton Sawyer Reveals Insights Into The Season
Introduction
Elton Sawyer, the NASCAR Cup Series Vice President, held a press conference on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming season. Sawyer provided insights into the new car, the schedule, and the expectations for the year.
The New Car
Sawyer began by discussing the new Next Gen car, which will be used for the first time in the 2022 season. He said that the car is a "significant departure" from the previous generation of cars and that it will provide a "more competitive and exciting" racing experience.
"The new car is designed to be more durable and safer than the previous car," Sawyer said. "It also has a more aggressive aerodynamic package that will allow for closer racing and more passing."
The Schedule
Sawyer also discussed the 2022 schedule, which features several changes from the previous year. The season will begin with the Daytona 500 on February 20th and will end with the Championship 4 race at Phoenix Raceway on November 6th.
"We're excited about the new schedule," Sawyer said. "We've made some changes to the race weekends and the track lineup that we think will make the season more exciting and unpredictable."
Expectations for the Season
Sawyer said that he is "optimistic" about the upcoming season. He believes that the new car and the new schedule will create a more competitive and exciting racing product.
"I think we're going to see a lot of close racing and a lot of different winners this season," Sawyer said. "I'm looking forward to seeing how the new car performs and how the drivers adapt to it."
Questions from the Media
Sawyer then took questions from the media. He was asked about a variety of topics, including the new car, the schedule, and the expectations for the season.
Sawyer answered each question thoughtfully and provided detailed insights into the upcoming season. He is clearly excited about the future of NASCAR and believes that the 2022 season will be one of the most competitive and exciting in recent memory.