Bud Shootout 2012: Pack Racing Is Back, but the Drivers Need to Pace Themselves

After last night's Bud Shootout, it is clear that pack racing is back at Daytona.  As a fan, I'm thrilled to see the "old style" of restrictor plate racing.The drivers made the Bud Shootout a thriller for every single lap.  They were excited to see the return of pack racing after the race.Drivers tried out the two-car tandem drafting, and they could not get away from the pack for too long, which is good news for NASCAR and the fans.Seeing Dale Earnhardt, Jr. make some daring moves to take the lead early in the first segment got the crowd at the Daytona International Speedway on their feet cheering.But with all this excitement, I think the drivers got a little too excited.There were three big wrecks that basically made the 25-car f...

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