NASCAR VP of Competition, Robin Pemberton

Pemberton is happy with the performance of the COT in the car's first 15 races. "I think we've learned that the car is durable. I think we've learn that the drivers can be very aggressive with it."

Pemberton believes the COT is a big reason why Hendrick Motorsports drivers Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon are racing for the 2007 championship. "They have done the best job at crossing over between the current car and the Car of Tomorrow."