Tiger Poker, February 9- NASCAR prepares to launch the Gen 7 seventh generation car for the top cup in the 2021 season.
Toyota, Chevrolet and Ford, the manufacturers of the current race, have been in discussions with NAZCA and the direction of the rules, while NAZCA has also consulted OEMs who are not currently participating in the race in hopes of attracting more manufacturers to participate.
For the next generation of NASCAR racing cars, the relevance to civilian cars and the control of the budget are two major priorities.
The air power suite launched by NASCAR for the 2019 season is the bridge that connects the Gen 6 sixth generation car and the Gen 7 seventh generation car.
Steve O'Donnell, Executive Vice President of NASCAR, said: "Whether from a racing point of view or the look of the car and the engine, I think it is important to note that the aircraft kit we have adopted for the 2019 season can point us in the direction of the future. ”
"We also learned from our conversations with existing and potential manufacturers that manufacturers want the next generation of cars to be closer to the civilian version in terms of appearance, but also want to be connected to the civilian car in terms of engine technology."
"So we've had another important year integrating the rules of gen 7 seventh-generation racing."
"We're still talking to manufacturers, and we're going to take care of the auto industry as a whole, listen to feedback from manufacturers, pay attention to what they like and what they want to adjust. Our goal is to introduce the technical rules for the Gen 7 seventh generation of racing as soon as possible for the 2021 season. ”
Chevrolet and Ford have replaced nascar models with the muscle models of their respective brands, the Camaro and Mustang, in large parts because component development on civilian vehicles has helped NASCAR racing.
Mark Rushbrook, ford's head of performance, said Ford was supportive of NASCAR's Gen 7 seventh-generation car. He believes that the engine adjustment should be made after the announcement of the gen 7 seventh generation car.
Toyota had previously revealed to the media that it hoped NAZCA would introduce a lightweight engine, while driver Brad Keselowski had been debating the hybrid system.
In response, Rushbrook said: "I think the adjustment of the new car involves a lot of aspects. But step by step, get the rest done first, and then work on the powertrain. ”
"And then think about other aspects, and consider that the workload of the engine is too large. I think the engine can be adjusted after the new car comes out. ”
(Editor: Yao Fan)