Mark Martin expects a wilder race at Talladega this year

Mark Martin expects the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway to be even more wide open than usual next month.

 “The racing will be much wilder than it’s ever been,” Martin said.

 The reason?

 Talladega will be one of the first races of the season in which the new car will be matched with the old spoiler instead of the wing. A test session is planned for March 16 at the track to see what effect the spoiler has.

 But the spoiler is expected to add drag, an aerodynamic effect that works to slow the car. That means NASCAR is likely to increase engine horsepower by increasing the size of the holes in the restrictor plates.

 Martin, who has never been a big fan of racing at Talladega, said that should make for an even better show for fans.

 “Not so sure it’s good for the color of  our hair as drivers,” he said.

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