Busch isn’t happy with the rules direction from a driver’s perspective; Also knows NASCAR needs more excitement
Kyle Busch: “When you have a guy leading the race by 6 seconds, that’s not exciting. I get and understand where we’re going and what we’re doing. It’s just frustrating as a driver to know that’s what we’re doing and anticipate how all these mile and a half and above races will play out.”
Read MoreHarvick was the most-fined NASCAR team in 2018; He’s happy to see the new inspection process and automatic disqualifications
As the cars head to Daytona, a new set of procedures have been announced. NASCAR will be inspecting the race cars at the race track in 2019.
For the first time,
Read MoreNew NASCAR Gen 7 car announced; Failing post race inspection now results in disqualification
NASCAR today announced several initiatives and procedural updates for the 2019 season, which officially opens this weekend at Daytona International Speedway with an action-pack Sunday double-header — Daytona 500 Busch Pole Award Qualifying (12:10 p.m. ET on FOX,
Read MoreMark Richards doesn’t understand why the dirt late model visor was eliminated instead of just being limited
In dirt late model racing, sun, light, dirt and dust can be an issue. To combat some of that, teams install tape across the front bars of the cockpit. It acts as a visor.
Read MoreKyle Busch vs Chase Elliott and everybody else regarding super late model rules
The Snowball Derby is the arguably most prestigious late model event of the season. The race runs in December at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida.
The half mile asphalt track attracts the attention from the stars of NASCAR.
Read MoreAdam Stevens: “There’s just so many rules. If anybody would ever see the rule book, it would take you a week to read it.”
NASCAR race cars are closer than they’ve ever been. As far as the sanctioning body, NASCAR is doing exactly what they’re suppose to do.
They’ve taken on the task of keeping 100-million dollar a year race teams in check.
Read MoreA tire exited the pit box of Clint Bowyer on Sunday at Kansas Speedway during the NASCAR race; No penalty
An explanation from the EVP and a look at the NASCAR rule book regarding uncontrolled tires on pit road
The Stewart-Haas Racing crew jumped over the wall to service the #14 machine of Clint Bowyer.
Read MoreIt was rumored that a team went to drastic measures to save weight
Dirt late model racing has come a long way in result years in terms of safety components. Beefier seats sit inside the cockpit to protect the drivers from all angles. There’s also added focus on the door bars and door plates.
Read MoreDriver adjustable track bar to be removed with the 2019 NASCAR rules package
Trackbar are you helping me?
It’s been several years since NASCAR opened up the rules and allowed for a new in-car chassis adjustment tool. The trackbar was designed to give drivers a way of improving their cars handling throughout a long run.
Read More2018 NASCAR rules released with baseline packages for Monster Energy Series
NASCAR has removed the restrictor plates for superspeedway events. The exception is the 2019 Daytona 500.
Additionally, two complete rules packages will be used at various events. Aero ducts and a larger spoiler will be used at the majority of the tracks over 1-mile.
Read MoreHaas F1 Team: “If they cannot beat you on the track, they try to beat you in court.”
On September 2nd, Romain Grosjean finished 6th in the Italian Grand Prix. That was his fifth top-10 in the previous six F1 grand prix races.
Renault filed a protest on the machine with the FIA.
Read MoreAJ Allmendinger is in favor of the package but also wants more horsepower
Allmendinger: “I’m all for trying to make the racing closer. If it’s better for the fans, sponsors and the sport.”
NASCAR is hosting meetings on the 2019 rules package. One of the rumors on that proposed list of rule changes regards the high downforce/restrictor plate package.
Read MoreSweeping changes proposed for the 2019 NASCAR rulebook
Remember that Charlotte All-Star race package? Well, that package has been proposed for a much larger rollout in 2019.
The Charlotte All-Star race featured aero ducts, a restrictor plate, a different front splitter and a larger rear spoiler.
1.5 mile race tracks have become stale to NASCAR fans.
Read MoreThe #42 rear window support appeared to be sagging at Kansas Speedway; Larson comments
On Saturday night, Kyle Larson was the lone Chevrolet to be a part of the race for the win at Kansas Speedway. Larson started at the tail of the field after spinning out in qualifying. He was forced to pit on new tires which is an unapproved adjustment that sent him to the tail for the start.
Read MoreDaniel Suarez: “After what happened during the week, we’re not really happy.”
Daniel Suarez came out of Dover International Speedway with a career best oval finish of 3rd place. Previously, he had best run of 3rd place, which came at Watkins Glen International. Overall, it tied his best ever NASCAR Cup Series result.
Read MoreKevin Harvick: “I believe that this sport was built with an iron fist. There was always that France that was there to rule with an iron fist.”
On Friday, NASCAR had a few issues in the inspection line. Then on Sunday, pole sitter Kyle Larson was relegated to the back of the field and his car chief was ejected due to inspection failures.
Read MoreNASCAR adjusts Talladega Superspeedway rules package after practice crash (Video)
Restrictor plate reduced ahead of qualifying at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. — NASCAR competition officials issued a Friday afternoon rules update to further reduce horsepower after observing blistering speeds and a rollover crash in Monster Energy Series practice.
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