ROAR & EFRA should follow that way for TC shells!
08-01-2012, 09:12 AM
#1
ROAR & EFRA should follow that way for TC shells!
Based upon the final aerodynamic test results from July 18, NASCAR has announced that all four of its Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have met the necessary targets for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race car.
This represents another step forward in the new car process and means manufacturers can begin making parts and pieces for the new models. The 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car is the result of more than two years of collaborative efforts between the manufacturers and NASCAR.
With goals of enhancing product relevance, featuring race cars that more closely resemble their respective manufacturer models on the showroom floor, and building upon the highly competitive racing the series features, the roll out of the new car is highly anticipated by NASCAR fans.
“This is a monumental moment for the sport, for the fans and for us as a company with our participation in NASCAR,” said Ford Racing director Jamie Allison. “The fans have clamored for the return of cars that look like cars in their driveways and NASCAR, alongside us as manufacturers, have listened to that request. We are very proud of all the hard work and collaboration between NASCAR and the OEMs that was completed with the submission test, and now we are ready to go forward with the new face of NASCAR that is the 2013 Fusion. Ultimately, we all wanted to make sure that although the cars would all look different that on the track, we retained the competitiveness that exists today.”
The four new models - Chevrolet's SS, Dodge's Charger, Ford's Fusion and Toyota's Camry - will make their race debuts next February at Daytona International Speedway, with the first championship points event being the 55th running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 24, 2013.
"We commend the manufacturers and our team at the R&D center on all the hard work they've put into this new car," said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR vice president of competition. "With all the designs and surface areas of the car now approved, manufacturers can now move forward with building the components needed to outfit their cars. The wind tunnel testing we've had with the manufacturers over the past several months has given us the timely and necessary data we needed to come to this confirmation. We believe the new car is going to be a milestone opportunity for our sport, one that our fans will embrace.”
Sources: NASCAR and Ford Racing
http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup...and-equipment/
This represents another step forward in the new car process and means manufacturers can begin making parts and pieces for the new models. The 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car is the result of more than two years of collaborative efforts between the manufacturers and NASCAR.
With goals of enhancing product relevance, featuring race cars that more closely resemble their respective manufacturer models on the showroom floor, and building upon the highly competitive racing the series features, the roll out of the new car is highly anticipated by NASCAR fans.
“This is a monumental moment for the sport, for the fans and for us as a company with our participation in NASCAR,” said Ford Racing director Jamie Allison. “The fans have clamored for the return of cars that look like cars in their driveways and NASCAR, alongside us as manufacturers, have listened to that request. We are very proud of all the hard work and collaboration between NASCAR and the OEMs that was completed with the submission test, and now we are ready to go forward with the new face of NASCAR that is the 2013 Fusion. Ultimately, we all wanted to make sure that although the cars would all look different that on the track, we retained the competitiveness that exists today.”
The four new models - Chevrolet's SS, Dodge's Charger, Ford's Fusion and Toyota's Camry - will make their race debuts next February at Daytona International Speedway, with the first championship points event being the 55th running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 24, 2013.
"We commend the manufacturers and our team at the R&D center on all the hard work they've put into this new car," said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR vice president of competition. "With all the designs and surface areas of the car now approved, manufacturers can now move forward with building the components needed to outfit their cars. The wind tunnel testing we've had with the manufacturers over the past several months has given us the timely and necessary data we needed to come to this confirmation. We believe the new car is going to be a milestone opportunity for our sport, one that our fans will embrace.”
Sources: NASCAR and Ford Racing
http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup...and-equipment/
08-01-2012, 10:42 AM
#2
Even though most TC bodies look like jellymoulds, they're still closer to the real thing than Nascar!
08-01-2012, 11:18 AM
#3
There is actually a "Global Body Spec". It's basically a bunch of dimensions that keep a GBS body relatively like a sedan. The spec was put in place a few years ago, and stemmed the tide of the real crazy looking body's with cab forward, huge rear deck designs. I know that Mr Myberg and Mr Epp worked hard to ensure this spec was fair and allowed for flexibility as well good performing bodies.
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