All NASCAR vehicles for races since the dawn of the sport have relied on the traditional layout of an engine in front and the power for the wheels generated in the rear. As of 2022, the Next Gen vehicles have adjusted some crucial aspects but have left other features alone. The naturally aspirated V8 engines … Read more
NASCAR has been building engines bigger and bigger as the sport has progressed. Through different engine builders’ techniques and engine assembly, NASCAR V8 engines have high horsepower and insane torque. While the difference between engines of each race team only varies slightly, with no differences in engine size, the engine bay of a NASCAR vehicle … Read more
In a NASCAR race, everything needs to be carefully calculated and monitored, from the driver’s surroundings when another driver is closing in, to the car’s total weight. Drivers and their teams must meticulously calculate various factors for the best possible outcome, including the weight of their vehicle. Key Points: While there are several things each … Read more
It is always interesting to know which parts of NASCAR vehicles are similar to their stock counterparts, like the location of fuel tanks, and which things are changed drastically in the name of racing efficiency, like the capacity of said tank. Since it takes gallons of racing fuel to launch cars around the tracks at … Read more
NASCAR races are quite long. Some finish in about 2 hours, while others can take as long as 5 hours. This begs the question, how do NASCAR drivers stay hydrated? Are they able to drink or eat during a race? Key Points: Yes, NASCAR racers can drink and eat during a race. Some drivers simply … Read more
During a NASCAR race, the goal is to hit the 600 or so miles of the race as quickly as possible. The best way to do this is by going forward. At a stock car racing event by the tracks on race day, most spectators never see the cars move in any direction but straight … Read more
In NASCAR races, drivers speed around the track at startling speeds in an attempt to complete the race as fast as possible. NASCAR vehicles feature specialized features that enable producing so much power, which allows them to generate impressive speeds. But how does this speed and power production translate to fuel economy? Key Points: Compared … Read more
It seems one common trend in sports and entertainment has been to try and make traditional live spectator sports better adapted to a digital audience. NASCAR, known for its trackside excitement, has not remained unaffected by this trend and broke up the 3+ hour single races into stages. The number and distance of stags per … Read more
Welcome to our collection of funny and inspirational NASCAR driver quotes! These quotes come from some of the most famous and successful NASCAR drivers, offering insight into their thoughts on racing, their motivations, and their approach to the sport. Whether you’re a fan of NASCAR or just looking for some humor and inspiration, we hope … Read more
Some NASCAR races can take upwards of four hours. That’s a long time, especially for the drivers! Sitting in a car for that amount of time, like on a road trip, can quickly become boring, especially if it’s a solo mission. Once you turn on your favorite playlist, the miles usually seem to fly by, … Read more