NASCAR To Put Restrictions On Damaged Cars Returning To The Race
By: Lee Spencer, NASCAR Senior Writer
The days of wrecked cars and trucks riding around the race track like modifieds are over.
Multiple sources have told Motorsport.com that NASCAR will implement new procedures for crashed vehicles in the top three national tours this season.
If a car or truck sustains damage during a race and is taken to the garage, that driver will not be able to return to competition.
Damaged cars that cannot be repaired on pit road within in five minutes ? starting with the time the driver crosses the yellow line at the entrance to pit road to the time he crosses the yellow line at the exit ? will be forced to retire from the race.
While on pit road, teams will be allowed to remove or reattach original body parts with fasteners and/or tape. Rods or supports can be used to brace the original panels. However, new panels cannot be used as replacements.
A comprehensive list of mandatory car components required to return to competition will be issued by the series directors.
Drivers guilty of commitment-line violations coming to pit road or are caught speeding will have to serve a 15-second penalty.
Teams will be allowed to repair mechanical failures in the garage if the malfunction did not occur during an accident.
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NASCAR To Restrict Damaged Cars Returning To The Track
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Re: NASCAR To Restrict Damaged Cars Returning To The Track
I just read this and don't really know what to think. Probably see lots of drivers laying back at Daytona and SS tracks, waiting for the big one to eliminate most of the field.
Geesh, what would Dale SR. say?
Geesh, what would Dale SR. say?
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According to the new deal, if you ride in the back, you won't get bonus points for the stage. If you bust the radiator, you are done! Toss a coin! I think this rule will go through some adjustments.
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