Nascar Rules

[Argo53]

Why such a dive for pit road under green?

[sgtspeed]

this is a track that you need to run with friends nose to tail to get to the front, so you need to pit in packs, so as to come out with your friends for this last? run to the end..
You cannot run fast by yourself at this track..

[sgtspeed]

It's now time to close your eyes and watch for the big one.. all stops are off, they will now get very very aggressive..

[Argo53]

OK - Just got through the restrictor plate portion of my Nascar101.

Given this is a restrictor plate race and as mentioned in previous posts, this is a "wreck-um" kinda of track, it seems the restrictor has done it's job in keeping cars on the ground. Good thing.

Also, I have to believe that a slight lowering of speeds helps with control and therefore increases successful passing. Therefore restictor plates may have contributed to the record number of lead changes. Another good thing.

Are there "cons" for restrictor plates? - ie why wouldn't these be mandated as part of the overall configuration for each race?

[sgtspeed]

Most tracks are not this fast so restrictors not needed. The con, is the entire field stays in one big pack and so when they get to the time when they feel like they need to make a move.. very soon now, then all hell can and usually does break loose..

[rockit]

NASCAR uses restrictor plates for one reason only. Keep the speeds down below 200 mph. They figure the safety factor is worth it. Only two tracks use it this one and Daytona because these are the tracks that 200mph can be obtained.

[rockit]

Iron Man II - Scarlett

[rockit]

Burton grabs laps lead

[sgtspeed]

Martin and Harvick starting their move from the back..

[sgtspeed]

we are in for a whizz banger now with this caution..

[rockit]

Caution everything changes now. 4 tires? 2 tires?

[rockit]

Wow mixed reaction some pit some stay out. Harvick stays out.

[sgtspeed]

Martin got fuel only in case of multiple green white checkers..

[rockit]

Watch out for Allmindinger. He may be a sleeper here.

[rockit]

There ya go!!! Damn Burton got caught in it.