NASCAR will provide new elements to Cup Collection groups forward of Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway to implement aerodynamic adjustments.
It’s one other effort by NASCAR to maintain the automobiles from going airborne. The adjustments ought to improve the liftoff pace of the automobiles.
A rocker skirt will likely be added to the aspect of the automobiles, whereas material will likely be added to the within of the proper roof flap. The correct-side roof rails will likely be prolonged two inches with polycarbonate.
Automobiles will carry a brand new rocker skirt as a part of the replace. Picture through NASCAR
Extensions have been added to the right-side roof rails. Picture through NASCAR
Josh Berry flipped over and slid on the roof of his Ford Mustang in August at Daytona Worldwide Speedway. The automobile hit the within wall on the backstretch with the nostril earlier than flipping again over. In the identical race, Michael McDowell went airborne, however didn’t flip, when he was turned in entrance of the pack.
These incidents got here per week after Corey LaJoie flipped at Michigan Worldwide Speedway (essential picture). LaJoie spun on the backstretch and his Chevrolet lifted by itself. The automobile flipped onto its roof and didn’t flip again over till sliding into the grass.
Talladega Superspeedway, a 2.66-mile oval with 33-degree banking, is the ultimate superspeedway race of the season. It’s the second race within the Spherical of 12 within the Cup Collection playoffs.
