One of the many controversies around last week’s Goody’s Cool Orange 500 was NASCAR’s Car of Tomorrow. The car is said to increase safety and improve competition. Teams have in the past built their own race cars for each track. This has allowed more teams to compete, and helped level the playing fields. Now, it's up to the large teams to adapt to this new car. Some say it will take years to learn how it works. Others, however, believe that Toyota's money will help them master the new car more quickly than their Detroit rivals.
NASCAR believes the new car will improve safety and reduce costs. The car will be taller, wider and sport a scoop-shaped front bumper. It also has a front splitter that creates downforce. It has a stronger fuel tank. It also draws heat away form the driver. It is also easier to maintain.
Some drivers worry that the front splitter could cause problems for their car's performance. It could cause serious damage to your car's rear tires. Brian Vickers fell ill last week, and he left the race with a "limp." Matt Kenseth was also sickened by the fumes in his car.
Most drivers agree, however, that the Car of Tomorrow is the greatest obstacle teams will face this year. Some believe it'll be restrictive while others feel it'll be more modern, sleeker, faster, or better. It doesn't matter what, it's all about The Show.
16 races will feature the Car of Tomorrow this season. There are four body styles that have been approved. They include the Chevrolet Impala SS (with the Ford Fusion), the Chevrolet Camry (with the Toyota Camry), and the Ford Fusion. Teams will also have to run restrictor plates on their cars. This will ensure that the cars comply with the rules.
All of this is part NASCAR's plan for improving the sport. Dale Earnhardt Sr. lost his battle with cancer in the Daytona 500's final lap. NASCAR conducted a thorough evaluation of all Cup Series cars after Earnhardt's death. This led to the leveling and reorganization of racing surfaces.
The first five races of the 2008 season saw an average margin of victory of 1.286 seconds. This was a marked improvement from the five races last year. It was enough to force Nascar into implementing the Car of Tomorrow for 2008. These cars will be used in 16 races during this season.
The Car of Tomorrow is currently used in 16 races in 2007. It was originally meant to be used 26 times in 2008. It took two years to roll out the Car of Tomorrow. NASCAR's goals are to lower costs, increase safety and improve competition. They also work to make the inspection process easier. NASCAR hopes that more CoT cars will be used to gather more information for future design improvements.
FAQ
How many different types of car racing are there?
There are two major categories of car racing. Open-wheel and closed wheel. IndyCar is one of the open wheel races. Closed wheel races include Formula 3000, DTM, GP2, etc.
What is the difference between a road car and a racing car?
A road car is intended to be driven on roads. Racing cars are designed specifically for use in competitions such as car racing. These cars have aerodynamic features that allow them to accelerate quickly and brake very sharply.
What type of race cars do race car drivers use to drive?
Modern-day race cars are usually powered by engines. These engines are very similar to those used in normal passenger cars.
Instead of using petrol, they run on compressed oxygen.
Which is the most popular type of car-racing?
Formula 1 Grand Prix is considered the most important motorsport championship in the world. It was established in 1950, and now forms part of the FIA World Championship for Drivers and Constructors as well as Teams.
Do race car drivers earn money?
Yes. Yes. Many racecar drivers earn a living wage.
But, not all race car drivers earn a large income.
Who invented car racing?
Charles Brady King invented the automobile racetrack in Long Island. He built it in 1896. On July 4, 1896, the first automobile race was held.
Statistics
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
- In 2013 Ferrari had an estimated team budget of $470 million, while elite IndyCar teams have an estimated annual budget of $15 million, according to FormulaMoney. (businessinsider.com)
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.com)
- Forget the 200-mph battles of the late 1980s; no one, not even McLaren itself, predicted the inimitable F1 would go as fast as it did. (motortrend.com)
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