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NASCAR Introduces New Aerodynamic Parts for Talladega to Prevent Airborne Crashes

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
November 4, 2024
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NASCAR Introduces New Aerodynamic Parts for Talladega to Prevent Airborne Crashes

In a proactive effort to enhance safety, NASCAR has announced that Cup Series teams will be supplied with new parts aimed at reducing the risk of cars going airborne. The changes come just ahead of the highly anticipated race at Talladega Superspeedway this Sunday, marking another critical step to increase the liftoff speed threshold for the cars on superspeedways.

The changes include the addition of a rocker skirt to the side of the cars, which will help manage airflow beneath the vehicle. Additionally, NASCAR will introduce fabric inside the right roof flap, and the right-side roof rails will be extended by two inches using polycarbonate material. These updates are designed to improve aerodynamic stability and reduce the risk of cars flipping during high-speed accidents.

This decision follows a string of concerning incidents over recent races. At Daytona International Speedway in August, Josh Berry’s Ford Mustang flipped after colliding with the inside wall, sliding on its roof before flipping back over. Michael McDowell also had a frightening moment during the same race when his car lifted off the ground, though it did not fully flip. These events followed Corey LaJoie’s flip at Michigan International Speedway, where his Chevrolet lifted off the ground on its own and slid on its roof.

Talladega Superspeedway, notorious for its high speeds and dramatic racing, poses a significant challenge with its 2.66-mile layout and 33-degree banking. Sunday’s race is also pivotal as it marks the second event in the Round of 12 for the Cup Series playoffs, adding another layer of intensity to an already high-stakes race.

NASCAR’s swift action underscores its ongoing commitment to improving driver safety in the sport’s most dangerous environments, with these new aerodynamic tweaks being the latest in a series of measures to mitigate risks at superspeedway events.

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