Tough question!

Should Nextel Cup drivers be able to compete in the Busch Races?

Yes they should be allowed to compete in the Busch series. What is happening right now is that more Nextel Cup drivers are competing in the Busch series and it appears that if they got out, there wouldn't even be enough drivers for a complete field. I think long range that having too many Cup drivers in the Busch series is bad for Nascar. In the past the Busch series was a training ground for those that wanted to be in the Nextel Cup series. This year there are fewer drivers in Busch that the big teams are looking at to bring up. They are looking to drivers elsewhere such as Montoya from Formula One and Patrick from the open wheel division.

Why are so many Cup racers competing in Busch this year? Probably money but to be honest I am not sure. This writer loves watching the Cup racers in the Busch series but the series has to be a place to learn and hope for one of the big boys to pick them up. Whatever the reason is that the Cup racers are wanting to race in Busch needs to be looked at and changed.

Question is though "Shouldn't Danica Patrick run a full Busch Series if she goes to the Cup next year just for the experience?" The answer is yes and I hope to watch her more in Busch than the Cup series. Time will probably change the mix on its own.