NASCAR aero in 2013
#1
Posted 04 October 2012 - 14:07
Anyway, in a couple of long discussions with Darby, I found that NASCAR is very confident that, via tunnel and CFD, they've learned enough about the basic profile and proportions of the Cup car to control them and give everything else, surface development etc, back to the automakers to mess with. Check out the cars in the slide show gallery. They're still nothing like stock, obviously, but at least they are developing some differentiation.
The new-look 2013 NASCAR racers test at Talladega | Mac's Motor City Garage.com
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#2
Posted 04 October 2012 - 14:56
IIRC Stenhouse had rear-exiting tailpipes. Any information on how that went as far as cooling for the car behind?
#3
Posted 27 November 2012 - 13:48
NASCAR's New Graphics for 2013 | Mac's Motor City Garage.com
#4
Posted 27 November 2012 - 14:19
#5
Posted 27 November 2012 - 14:34
They really, really should move the numbers to the rear quarter panel and let the sponsors have the door. It's a better use of space for both.
They could just do away with the door numbers, forcing the broadcasting talent to identify the cars solely by their sponsor names. "Look, Darrell, the Menard's just ran over the Lowe's. That'll be a fun weekend fixup project fer surely."
For the same reason, I have also advocated that drivers legally change their names to the sponsor's brand. For example, Jeff Gordon would become Pepsi Jeff Pepsi Gordon Pepsi. If you can sell the naming rights to a track you ought to be able to sell the naming rights to a person. People have to eat too.
#6
Posted 27 November 2012 - 14:47
And here's how they do it in the NASCAR Mexico series
http://www.flickr.co...m14/6059982820/
#7
Posted 27 November 2012 - 21:39
#8
Posted 13 December 2012 - 11:55
Testing the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup cars at Charlotte | Mac's Motor City Garage.com
The cars are already at 2012 speeds, so track records are expected to fall next year.
#9
Posted 13 December 2012 - 12:17
And given the cars are metal, when they run in 'testing black' is that just paint? It's certainly not unpainted composites.
#10
Posted 13 December 2012 - 12:30
I chose that photo of Burton because it nicely shows all the features molded into the Chevy SS header panel. Considerably more detail than in past years.
EDIT: And if you shoot a little clear over the primer, it won't show every streak and fingerprint and you can wipe it off.
Edited by Magoo, 13 December 2012 - 12:31.
#11
Posted 10 January 2013 - 16:47
2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Spotter's Guide | Mac's Motor City Garage.com
#12
Posted 15 January 2013 - 16:12
Gentlemen, start your sofas. Another NASCAR season is almost here. To ease your TV viewing burden, here’s a guide to the driver, number, and paint-scheme changes for 2013.
2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Spotter's Guide | Mac's Motor City Garage.com
Jan 15 2013 -- updated with lots more drivers and liveries...
#13
Posted 23 January 2013 - 12:03
The Great Age of Convertible Racing | Mac's Motor City Garage.com
#14
Posted 29 January 2013 - 16:11
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Nobody said it was subtle...
#15
Posted 29 January 2013 - 20:34
#16
Posted 07 February 2013 - 13:21
2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Spotter's Guide--the Final Edition | Mac's Motor City Garage.com
Champ's new Ford:
#17
Posted 09 February 2013 - 13:10
Daytona 500 Countdown: day minus 15 | Mac's Motor City Garage.com
#19
Posted 16 February 2013 - 19:47
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#20
Posted 16 February 2013 - 21:05
Who Is That?
Who is who? Either way, the answer will be found here:
Daytona 500 Countdown: Day Minus 8 | Mac's Motor City Garage.com
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#21
Posted 17 February 2013 - 06:51
Yeah him.Who is who? Either way, the answer will be found here:
Daytona 500 Countdown: Day Minus 8 | Mac's Motor City Garage.com
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#22
Posted 24 February 2013 - 11:39
Facts and Photos, LINK:
Daytona 500 Countdown: Day Zero | Mac's Motor City Garage.com