NASCAR’s Problems Are Real — But Are They Overshadowing the Positives? From playoff debates to Next-Gen car's criticism, NASCAR continues to be plagued by underlying negativity despite steps for impro

The headlines are setting the narrative. Whether it’s about the Next-Gen’s short-track package, or the lack of overtaking opportunities on road courses. The comparisons with the sport’s good ol’ days are constant, and the calendar always leaves much to be desired. By now, there’s no secret that NASCAR is suffering from a ‘negativity phase.’

Sure, the playoff system has divided the fanbase; not every driver is on board with the ‘win-and-in’ structure. But is it all doom and gloom in the stock car racing world?

Or are the problems being magnified under a microscope, while the positives are being ignored? Austin Cindric, along with a few others, shared their thoughts.

Austin Cindric wants to look on the bright side

NASCAR has been making the headlines for plenty of reasons lately. Whether