NASCAR Delivers 2014 Competition Package to Teams
Data-driven Research Drives Updated Rules Setup
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 17, 2013) – NASCAR delivered the 2014
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rules package to race teams today, following collaborative development by the industry.
“It
was important to get the final pieces of the rules package to teams as
quickly as possible following the final tests last week,” said Gene
Stefanyshyn,
NASCAR vice president of innovation and racing development. “Throughout
the process, we gained valuable data that informed many of the changes
for 2014. This data will prove useful as we continue to evolve the
racing product into the future.”
Changes
to the package include statically setting the race car ride height and
eliminating the pre- and post-race front height rules and inspections.
Additionally, the 2014 package includes a square leading edge on the
splitter, side skirt and rear fascia adjustments and an eight-inch rear
spoiler. Finally, a 43-inch by 13-inch radiator pan will round out
changes for 2014.
“We
looked at a number of important factors when finalizing what the 2014
version of the race package will look like,” Stefanyshyn said. “The
Gen-6
car has been a great asset to our sport. As we continue to improve and
develop the racing product, we’ll rely significantly on the critical
data that has been generated by the entire industry over the last
several weeks. We’re extremely appreciative of those
efforts.”
The
first race featuring the new package will be at Phoenix International
Raceway on March 2. This package will not be utilized for
restrictor-plate
races, including the 2014 Daytona 500 on Feb. 23.
