NASCAR's Car of Tomorrow is scheduled to make its debut in the fifth Nextel Cup race of the year at Bristol Motor Speedway, March 25 on FOX. The NASCAR on FOX crew gives you a video tour of the car, and check out photos of the Car of Tomorrow compared with the Car of Today.
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Future of NASCAR
The NASCAR on FOX crew jacks up the new Nextel Cup Car of Tomorrow and compares it to a current car.
Car of Tomorrow roll-out plan/schedule for 2007, 2008 and 2009
NASCAR's Car of Tomorrow presentation: Preseason 2006
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Front of car (Click images for larger photos) |
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Grill: More closely-matched grill area among manufacturers.
(Most cooling air will enter through space below the bumper.)
Headlights: Straighter to match production vehicle (Less aerodynamic)
Splitter: The flat section at the bottom of the nose can be adjusted to give the driver a loose or tight setup.
Windshield: Angle more upright and more closely matches 2007 street cars |
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Back of car (Click images for larger photos) |
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Car of Today |
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Spoiler: New rear spoiler, complete with a wing, creates more downforce
Side pods: Crews can change these posts to make cars more stable in the draft and hook up better off of the corners.
Crush zones: Reduce "G"-forces spike in back, bumpers and sides
Fuel cell: Less volume (17 1/2 gallons vs. 22) and stronger container |
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Cockpit (Click images for larger photos) |
Car of Tomorrow |
Car of Today |
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Driver's seat: Moved four inches to the right
Driveshaft tunnel: Fully enclosed
Roll cage: Two inches taller, four inches wider and three inches to the rear.
Left-side door bars: Covered with steel plate and configured for impact reduction |
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