Well maybe NASCAR is learning, a bit of change can be enjoyable and good drivers can adapt. Minimal running prior to the green flag at almost all races.
https://racer.com/2021/01/08/nascar-...ght-key-races/
From Racer:
The eight (with practice) races are:
• The Daytona 500 (Feb. 14)
• Bristol Motor Speedway dirt (March 28)
• Circuit of The Americas (May 23)
• The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte (May 30)
• Nashville Superspeedway (June 20)
• Road America (July 4)
• Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course (Aug. 15)
• Phoenix Raceway (Nov. 7)
The list makes sense, Daytona and Charlotte are the premier events so I get it, Bristol is dirt and no book for that, COTA, Nashville, Road America and Indy road course are new to the series. The finale, well that didn't have practice last season no need for it in 21 but one of 30 some rounds with stupid practice? Guess that's not too bad.