Changes
to the package include statically setting the race car ride height and
eliminating pre- and post-race front height rules and inspections.
Additionally, the 2014 package includes a square leading edge on the splitter,
side skirt and rear fascia adjustments and an eight-inch rear spoiler. Finally,
a 43-inch by 13-inch radiator pan will round out changes for 2014.
“It
was important to get the final pieces of the rules package to teams as quickly
as possible following the final tests last week,” said Gene Stefanyshyn, NASCAR
vice president of innovation and racing development. “Throughout the process,
we gained valuable data that informed many of the changes for 2014. This data
will prove useful as we continue to evolve the racing product into the future.
“We
looked at a number of important factors when finalizing what the 2014 version
of the race package will look like,” Stefanyshyn said. “The Gen-6 car has been
a great asset to our sport. As we continue to improve and develop the racing
product, we’ll rely significantly on the critical data that has been generated
by the entire industry over the last several weeks. We’re extremely
appreciative of those efforts.”
The
first race featuring the new package will be at Phoenix International Raceway
on March 2. This package will not be utilized for restrictor-plate races,
including the 2014 Daytona 500 on Feb. 23.
No comments:
Post a Comment