Great points, HJJ. "They" is the proverbial they, the ones with the money and influence on nascar, then.
While I am optimistic about what is going to happen to Road ATL, I am still skeptical on all aspects of this deal. All I know is that some people with deep pockets in a crappy economy now have control of a great road course in our backyard. Perhaps they can fix the damage they've done to Lanier while they're at it?
And yes, the place would be slammed for a Cup race, no matter the undercard.
Back to the original question, still no Chase race IMO, and I think they may test the waters with NW first before they run a Cup race. Martinsville, eh HJJ? You know something we don't?