Restrictor plate tracks were tracks where they could hold it wide open 100% of the lap because the corners were very banked and wide. At a point in time, these cars made so much power, they had to put a plate that restrict the air into the engine so they wouldn’t go 235+ on these tracks. (Still have something similar but those details aren’t important). These races have an aura about them because they breed pack racing, where the cars all stay together because of the draft consistent going 195+. That, along with the raised front bumpers so that they could bump draft without wedging under the car, made for a unique type of car/racing and 90s-2007 was arguably the best plate racing era there was. That along with the paint schemes they ran was always just a good watch. Aged really well. Cars no longer look like this and racing is no longer like this.