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...
NASCAR 101: Attending Your First Race
posted by Boris
Dear Glenn Beck, Recently, I heard that you expressed a strong interest in attending a NASCAR race. I think that’s a great idea and I know you’ll love it. There are a few things everyone needs to know in order to get the most out of their first race: Pick a Favorite Driver &...
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...
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...
Meet Kenny Sapper: Rear Suspension Tech
posted by Boris
Would you believe that a baking pan and a block of ice are two important tools used to work on NASCAR racecars? It’s true; just ask Kenny Sapper, the technician in charge of rear suspensions at Joe Gibbs Racing. Specifically, Kenny works on the rear-end housings that go into our Sprint...