Reducing the weight of the race cars makes it a lot easier for the tires to work, makes it easier on the brakes and just makes the car overall much better for racing. |
The NASCAR guys are accustomed to this type of car, this type of tire, and this racetrack, ... They do have an advantage. |
The NASCAR guys are accustomed to this type of car, this type of tire, and this racetrack. They do have an advantage. |
To get the cars all equal, they have to weigh the same. Now the cars are all within 5-10 pounds, and that's pretty good. I believe we are over the hump, and by [this] evening, you'll see a darn good race. We'll have some passing. |
We were having so much trouble getting the cars feeling the same, I started questioning the work the guys were doing if they were cutting corners or setting them up right. I questioned what was going on with the weight, and we got to looking in the books and saw it got away from us. |