Chevrolet drivers predict plenty of bumping.
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[02/19/2006] Designed as a way to gather a greater slipstream, the bump drafting that occurs in the NASCAR series has recently come into criticism from a number of drivers, who consider it dangerous and potentially lethal.
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Designed as a way to gather a greater slipstream, the bump drafting that occurs in the NASCAR series has recently come into criticism from a number of drivers, who consider it dangerous and potentially lethal.
Nonetheless, ahead of the Daytona 500, many drivers are predicting that there will be plenty of drama concerning the action, where drivers 'bump' the car in-front for better momentum.
Jimmie Johnson knows who he is expecting the main offenders to be. "It's hard to not look at the normal guys – Jeff (Gordon), Tony (Stewart) and Junior (Earnhardt)," he said. "I think that Michael Waltrip is going to do a great job. With his knowledge of the draft, he's going to be somebody to contend with all day long. Carl Edwards showed a lot of ability in the 150's. And another guy, Elliott Sadler, really understands the draft and is doing a good job.
"I'm hopeful just to get out and ride and stay toward the front. It'll be easier on the front tires and easier on the handling of the car and just of go from there. The funny thing is, you have different friends at different points during the race. At the beginning of the race you might work well with someone and that partnership dissolves and then you find a new one."
Nonetheless, ahead of the Daytona 500, many drivers are predicting that there will be plenty of drama concerning the action, where drivers 'bump' the car in-front for better momentum.
Jimmie Johnson knows who he is expecting the main offenders to be. "It's hard to not look at the normal guys – Jeff (Gordon), Tony (Stewart) and Junior (Earnhardt)," he said. "I think that Michael Waltrip is going to do a great job. With his knowledge of the draft, he's going to be somebody to contend with all day long. Carl Edwards showed a lot of ability in the 150's. And another guy, Elliott Sadler, really understands the draft and is doing a good job.
"I'm hopeful just to get out and ride and stay toward the front. It'll be easier on the front tires and easier on the handling of the car and just of go from there. The funny thing is, you have different friends at different points during the race. At the beginning of the race you might work well with someone and that partnership dissolves and then you find a new one."
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