WTF Is A Caution? The Need For NASCAR Consistency

The NASCAR season has already had a ton of controversy regarding finishes and whether or not they are run under green or ended prematurely. Cautions were called in the Atlanta Cup races, and the second Daytona Duel was not popular with fans, while the Daytona 500 and Atlanta Xfinity Series races were left to go green. Confusing is just starting regarding a descriptor to this kind of back and forth. It leaves some asking wtf is a caution? The need for NASCAR consistency.

•  Should NASCAR commit to always letting leaders race back to the line, or should they prioritize safety with consistent caution calls? Is a hybrid system—like localized cautions—worth considering?
• Are certain series officiated differently when it comes to late-race cautions?
• What’s worse, ending a race under caution or letting it go green and risking a more significant wreck?

Do these controversial caution calls damage NASCAR’s credibility, or do they add to the drama? Let The Iceberg know all of your thoughts and questions in the comments section. 

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