NASCAR for Americans only

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Where are the real cars made?

Chevy Monte Carlo...Canada
Ford Fusion...Mexico
Dodge Charger ...Canada
Toyota Camry...USA

[blusubaru]

And now this guy...


Juan Pablo Montoya

[ztirffritz]

It isn't really racing unless it has left and right turns.

[M A V I C]

NASCAR: Build a car from the ground up to be somewhat fast.

If they used stock cars, or built them to actually perform very highly, I'd care about it.

[OWC Jamie]

[OWC Larry]

[quote ztirffritz]It isn't really racing unless it has left and right turns.
Which several of the Nascar races, Cup races included - Do.

And I'd then add - it's still racing and something else giving the speed and lack of separation side to side and nose to tail when it's at its best.

[ztirffritz]

I'm only aware of a single NASCAR track that has left and right turns. Don't ask me what it is though. I saw it on TV once and it was the only time that I watched more than 30 seconds of a NASCAR race. It was interesting watching the guys try to figure out how to pass each other when their positions were changing from an advantage to disadvantage for every other turn.

[ztirffritz]

[quote OWC Larry]

And I'd then add - it's still racing and something else giving the speed and lack of separation side to side and nose to tail when it's at its best.
I wouldn't say that it isn't dangerous, but to me it isn't very exciting to watch.

[Racer X]

[quote M A V I C]NASCAR: Build a car from the ground up to be somewhat fast.

If they used stock cars, or built them to actually perform very highly, I'd care about it.
it is sad, because originally they used stock cars, and just built them up. Eventually they came up with the rule that at least 500 cars of a type must be made, and sold to the public for a special edition to qualify. That is where the wing cars came from. Now, the only thing that even vaguely resembles a stock component is the logo.

[BigGuynRusty]

[quote Racer X]it is sad, because originally they used stock cars, and just built them up. Eventually they came up with the rule that at least 500 cars of a type must be made, and sold to the public for a special edition to qualify. That is where the wing cars came from. Now, the only thing that even vaguely resembles a stock component is the logo.
Correctly called the "Aero Cars". the first cars that built to actually cheat the wind was the Ford Cyclone Talledega, and the Dodge Charger 500, no big wings, it wasn't until the mighty winged Mopars, the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, and the 1970 Plymouth SuperBird that the huge wings sprouted, not for aerodynamics, but to keep the rear tires planted/ After everyone was winning except GM, they threatened to take their toys and go home. So NASCAR started putting engine size restrictions on "Aero Cars", ending one of the most exciting eras in racing. Major quirk with the winged twins, they overheated when driven slowly.

BGnR