[Wayne Maybury]

Very few drivers initially do well when they move up to the next level or in this case, to a completely different type of racing. There is a learning curve and 40 other drivers all trying to also win so it takes time to adjust.

I am surprised that NASCAR allows the Cup drivers to regularly compete in the Nationwide series. This makes it much more difficult for the younger drivers to be successful since drivers like Kyle Bush and Karl Edwards (and other Cup drivers) tend to dominate many of the Nationwide races. Obviously NASCAR allows the Cup drivers to compete in the lower series as this helps to sell tickets but it probably makes life difficult for young drivers trying to work their way up.

Wayne