NASCAR confirmed today that it has finalized its aerodynamic specifications for Speedweeks 2014 at Daytona International Speedway.
The sanctioning body said that spoiler height for next month's Sprint Cup Series test, the 2014 Daytona 500 and all associated Speedweeks events for the Sprint Cup Series cars will be 4.5 inches; 1/2 inch taller than last year. That taller spoiler should provide more rear down force, helping to stabilize the cars.
NASCAR recently announced a new aero package for all tracks other than the superspeedways.
How will this be affected by the Mystery Debris Cautions?
ReplyDeleteNo mention of the additional drag though.
ReplyDeleteI think it is a wise move to try to keep the rear wheels planted firmly in the track.
the added height to the spoiler will help keep the rear wheels on the ground
DeleteA consequence of the additional spoiler height is slower speeds, unintentional or not. But, sitting on my butt in the stands or on my Barco-lounger, I won't notice the difference and, hopefully, it will make for better racing (more passing).
ReplyDeleteIt's a help, but where it will be a bigger help is if it makes the draft noticeably stronger.
ReplyDeleteTweak all they want, the track is obsolete!! They have to lower the bankings so they can really race. What they are doing there now is a joke.I can't stand watching the big packs and even bigger crashes.
ReplyDeleteDon't watch then.
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