In the offseason, a flurry of activity has begun. NASCAR recently released changes to the 2015 Rule Book. The biggest changes are the testing ban and the new lug nut rule. Briefly, to level the playing field, there will be open tests following each of the Goodyear tests at varying tracks. Each organization will be allowed one driver at each open test, and if the driver is doing the Goodyear test, that same driver must be the one who does the organization's open test. Also, all of the lug nuts no longer have to be securely fastened when the car leaves the pits, but there are very stiff penalties if the wheel were to come off on the track due to loose lug nuts.
We discussed a few of the changes last fall, including the horsepower reduction and ability for the driver to adjust the track bar from inside the car. Cousin Carl is really digging the new package so far.
Also of note, many tracks are removing seats. IMO, overall its a good move, because the empty seats look bad. I'm sad to see the seats leaving turn 2 at Charlotte, I saw quite a few races from those grandstands over the years.
As we get closer to Daytona, more teams will release their 2015 schemes. Here are a few that have already been released via twitter and other outlets.
We discussed a few of the changes last fall, including the horsepower reduction and ability for the driver to adjust the track bar from inside the car. Cousin Carl is really digging the new package so far.
Also of note, many tracks are removing seats. IMO, overall its a good move, because the empty seats look bad. I'm sad to see the seats leaving turn 2 at Charlotte, I saw quite a few races from those grandstands over the years.
As we get closer to Daytona, more teams will release their 2015 schemes. Here are a few that have already been released via twitter and other outlets.
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