Not surprising. We’ve been bemoaning the struggles for the last several years, but the situation continues to get worse. It seems like no matter what button NASCAR execs push, it only slows the bleeding, not stops it. What will Monster decide? The biggest question facing Brian France is whether he’s got a title sponsor past next season. Monster Energy jumped in at the last minute to replace Sprint, but it was only a two-year deal with a two-year option. Consider this: NASCAR has had only three title sponsors in its history.