What Cars Will I See Racing?
Four (2007***) car models now make up the entries in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series:
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS*, Chevrolet Impala SS**
• Ford Fusion*, Ford Fusion**
• Dodge Avenger*, Dodge Avenger**
• Toyota Camry*, Toyota Camry**
* - current car
** - COT (Car of Tomorrow)
The manufacturers all have a staff of engineers working in their racing division – located in or near Detroit – in order to make their brand more competitive on the track. They work on developing better aerodynamics, engines, and engine parts, and also work with their respective race teams to try to get an advantage over the other car makes. But, as I talk about in Chapter 5, NASCAR officials try to keep that from happening because their goal is for every car to have an equal chance of winning so that fans aren’t bored by the same car and the same driver winning each race.
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The race car versions of the Dodge Avenger, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Impala SS), and Toyota Camry look quite similar to each other, so it’s not easy to tell one car from another if you’re not familiar with racing. So manufacturers slap the name of the car on every vehicle. For example, the Chevrolet have a big decal with the words ”Monte Carlo SS” or ”Impala SS” on the nose of the car, Ford splash a big “Fusion” and Toyota a big “Camry” in the same spot, and Dodges have an “Avenger” decal where everybody can see it. When in doubt, check the front of the car to know which model is which.
While some fans cheer for a particular driver or team, others have an allegiance to a specific car manufacturer. For example, if your grandfather drove a Chevy his whole life your dad drove a Chevy his entire life, you may be persuaded to root for Chevys on race day. It’s that kind of loyalty that car manufacturers love – and it’s that kind of loyalty that keeps them in racing.
*** - с 2007 года в NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series участвует Toyota и остальные производители выставили другие модели по сравнению с сезоном 2004 года (Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Ford Taurus и Dodge Inrepid).
Four (2007***) car models now make up the entries in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series:
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS*, Chevrolet Impala SS**
• Ford Fusion*, Ford Fusion**
• Dodge Avenger*, Dodge Avenger**
• Toyota Camry*, Toyota Camry**
* - current car
** - COT (Car of Tomorrow)
The manufacturers all have a staff of engineers working in their racing division – located in or near Detroit – in order to make their brand more competitive on the track. They work on developing better aerodynamics, engines, and engine parts, and also work with their respective race teams to try to get an advantage over the other car makes. But, as I talk about in Chapter 5, NASCAR officials try to keep that from happening because their goal is for every car to have an equal chance of winning so that fans aren’t bored by the same car and the same driver winning each race.
TIP
The race car versions of the Dodge Avenger, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Impala SS), and Toyota Camry look quite similar to each other, so it’s not easy to tell one car from another if you’re not familiar with racing. So manufacturers slap the name of the car on every vehicle. For example, the Chevrolet have a big decal with the words ”Monte Carlo SS” or ”Impala SS” on the nose of the car, Ford splash a big “Fusion” and Toyota a big “Camry” in the same spot, and Dodges have an “Avenger” decal where everybody can see it. When in doubt, check the front of the car to know which model is which.
Manufacturer loyalty
While some fans cheer for a particular driver or team, others have an allegiance to a specific car manufacturer. For example, if your grandfather drove a Chevy his whole life your dad drove a Chevy his entire life, you may be persuaded to root for Chevys on race day. It’s that kind of loyalty that car manufacturers love – and it’s that kind of loyalty that keeps them in racing.
*** - с 2007 года в NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series участвует Toyota и остальные производители выставили другие модели по сравнению с сезоном 2004 года (Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Ford Taurus и Dodge Inrepid).