2019 NASCAR green passing numbers compared to the previous season
In years past, NASCAR went to low downforce. Then, they went to even lower downforce. This year, they’ve swung the pendulum on the other direction.
On paper, it’s working.
View the 2019 NASCAR passing numbers below.
Read MoreSunday’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway was the first test of the new NASCAR rules package; It passed
For years, NASCAR went the direction of less downforce. The idea was to put the stock cars more in the hands of the drivers.
For 2019, they flipped the rule book upside down.
Read MoreSteve Phelps on the new rules package for 2019 and future changes
Next year, NASCAR has a shiny new rules package that’s set to go into effect.
17 of the 36 races: Horsepower will be reduced from 750 to an ideal 550. The engine spacer will be reduced to .922-inch versus the current 1.17-inch hole.
Read MoreSoon, NASCAR will announce a secondary rules package for what’s expected to be 13 races in 2019
NASCAR brought a new package to the All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Aero ducts, a bigger spoiler, a standard front splitter and a restrictor plate changed the racing dramatically.
The stats say it was the best race at Charlotte in several years.
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