NASCAR's Answer to Making racing Better

[Cola83]

this is a quote from Phelps at NASCAR.... And I think it is just about the dumbest thing I have ever heard

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One change not expected to be made at any point in the future is increasing the horsepower.

“I don’t think the answer is more horsepower because more horsepower is expensive,” Phelps said. “If you ask a driver what’s going to solve it, they’re always going to say ‘Give me more horsepower.’ It’s a thing. I’m not a driver, but I’ve listened to enough drivers and that’s their solution. So the question is is that really what it is? I don’t know. I think there’s some gearing things that we’re looking at as well. Some shifting things.”


I would agree he is NOT a driver, but why isn't he listening to them. Harvick has been asking for it all this past year. Phelps called it expensive?? How is that possible? Teams spend more money just trying to find 1 to 2 HP..

I can't believe he said this...

 

[Rollo75]

And it's patently idiotic.
The number of horsies under the bonnet make near enough squat all difference to the entertainment of the sport.
Teams have been able to get to 900+ ponies for nigh on 20 years.

Gen-7 cars are designed to produce more underbody downforce; when then means that when they follow something else, that advantage is screwed up. This is mostly a fluid dynamics question where everyone is trying to chase the dragon's tail.
If you want the cars to squirm more, raise the ride heights and make the tyres narrower. Reduce the aero and contact patch. Actually think about the science, NASCAR.

Jeez Louise... someone needs... a boot to the head.