Steve 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 MoreNASCAR pulled Carl Long Motorsports into the NASCAR hauler and told him that he couldn’t qualify at Texas Motor Speedway due to a sealed engine rule violation
Carl Long: “I pleaded my case. I have destroyed all my sealed engines. My backup is not sealed, and the one in my Phoenix car is not sealed.”
Read MoreThere’s a more powerful Indycar engine on the way
INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, May 2018) – Beginning in 2021, INDYCAR engines will produce more power due to a new configuration, the sanctioning body announced today.
The 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engines are projected to generate at least 100 more horsepower than the current 2.2-liter platform,
Read MoreMark Richards: “We don’t need to be worrying about body rules like everybody’s talking about”
Recently, Mark Richards the owner of Rocket Chassis made a case for ‘less’ dirt late model rules. It’s the opposite view of many, yet he had many strong arguments. Point in case, “The more rules we make,
Read MoreTwo day show + new engine rules will add some drama in 2018
Last weekend at Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR tested a two day show. It’s an enhanced version of the NASCAR weekend.
Standard format: Practice (Friday), Practice/Qualifying (Saturday), Race (Sunday)
Two day format: Practice (Saturday), Qualifying/Race (Sunday)
It’s great for the fans.
Read MoreMark Richards: “I think we’d be better off with less rules and the cost would be lower.”
In recent weeks, there’s been a lot of talk about rules and the costs of the sport. It’s a conversation that’s always been there, it just appears amped as of late.
Mark Richards is the man behind Rocket Chassis.
Read MoreJack Roush speaks on Roush Yates Engines and modern day NASCAR engine building
On Friday, Roush Fenway Racing opened their doors for a semi-annual event. The cars are on display and team owner Jack Roush is there to talk NASCAR and sign autographs for the fans.
Roush tells the story of Roush Yates Engines.
Read MoreJason Feger: “We’re at a crossroads in our sport of which direction to go.”
Jason Feger isn’t a national driver, he isn’t a local driver, he’s that middle of the road guy. He see’s the struggle of dirt late model costs, from both sides of the spectrum.
The rising costs of dirt late model racing is a problem.
Read MoreTeam will be required to use engines for at least 2 events
NASCAR has been in discussions about 2018 engine rules. They’ve now come to a decision for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
A bulletin was issued on Thursday. It’s a big change to the current program.
Read MoreDodge NASCAR Return in 2018 is very possible with old FR9 engine
Doug Yates says a Dodge NASCAR return in 2018 is possible “if they really wanted to be there.”
Sergio Marchionne has expressed interest in returning to the American stock car racing series. He is the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO.
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