I like a lot of what David had to say. Get rid of the fake cautions, the green-white-checkers, top 35 guarateed, and have everyone treated the same. I guarantee you that Robby Gordon doesnt get treated like Jimmie-Jeffy-Denny-Junior. And I like Junior. End the stupid chase thing. Even the best have bad days or bad months, closing up the points just isnt racing. And that "seeding" thing based upon wins is a terrible idea. Get rid of the provisionals, if a previous champ or winner cant make the field, oh well. And do that short track qualifying-trophy dash-heats-main formula. Now THAT would make nascar exciting again!
As far as "golden boys" thats been a rumour for many years. Like many others, I find some circumstances so suspicious that it does make one think.