First pictures of the 2012 NASCAR Toyota Camry are right here at JoeGibbsRacing.com! Toyota recently unveiled the newly redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry. The new car hits showrooms soon, but it hits the race track even sooner! Bristol will mark the first race for the new headlights, foglamps, taillights, and rear bumper. Enjoy these photos of the new car: [Show as slideshow]
I’m a NASCAR Tire Specialist
posted by Boris
Without the benefit of on-board computers that you’ll find in other racing series, the crew chief of a NASCAR team relies on the feedback provided by a driver when trying to set a car up. In addition to the driver, there is another voice that the crew chief listens to for information on the car’s handling – that of the tire specialist. You won’t believe just how much a tire can tell you about the mood of a race car. In this interview you’ll hear from Patrick Mullen, tire specialist for our No.11 FedEx NASCAR Sprint Cup team. He’ll tell you what his job is like and everything you need to know about the Goodyear Eagles we race...
Ethanol Brings Changes to NASCAR
posted by Boris
By now, you’ve probably heard about NASCAR’s switch to Sunoco Green E15, a new 15-percent ethanol blend fuel made with corn grown in the United States. Starting at Daytona there are a few ethanol-related changes that will be implemented, the most noticeable of which being the green...
5 Things About NASCAR’s New Nose
posted by Boris
Since its introduction during the 2007 season, NASCAR’s new racecar (dubbed the “Car of Tomorrow”) has seen several changes and improvements. In an effort to improve the way the cars handled at high speeds and in traffic, NASCAR replaced the rear wing on the back of the car...
How It’s Made: NASCAR Hoods
posted by Boris
MEET JAY BRASSARD – HOOD FABRICATOR We all know the importance of the parts under the hood of a racecar, but in NASCAR the hood itself plays several very important roles. Aerodynamically speaking, the hood must fit seamlessly onto the body of our Toyota Camry. When you’re traveling...
First-Look: 2011 Home Depot Paint Scheme!
posted by Boris
Joe Gibbs Racing and The Home Depot are happy to unveil Joey Logano’s 2011 paint schemes! This popular paint scheme first appeared in the 2010 running of the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway and was such a hit with fans that we decided to take it full-time in 2011. Also,...