Editor's note: NASCAR on NBC broadcasters will offer opinions on upcoming races the remainder of the season. This week, analyst Kyle Petty explains what to expect in Saturday night's Quaker State 400.
This weekend's race at Kentucky Speedway will offer a unique challenge for Sprint Cup drivers. The 1.5-mile track was repaved since the 2015 race, cars have an altered aerodynamic package aimed at further reducing downforce, and Goodyear is bringing a new tire to the track.
Any of the three changes could be difficult to handle. All three in tandem present drivers with an extraordinary situation.