NASCAR [tested] Sprint Cup cars in a wind tunnel Tuesday, as series officials consider rule changes for 2014. The wind tunnel session follows an on-track test NASCAR did last week at Charlotte Motor Speedway. All three manufacturers were represented in both sessions.
NASCAR is looking at aerodynamic changes to help cars race closer together at the 1.5-mile style race tracks. Six teams took part in the on-track test Oct. 14 at Charlotte. Among changes gaining momentum is to eliminate the minimum ride height requirement for next season. There’s also some support for a larger spoiler.
“We’re on the road to figuring out a few things that we could do for the ’14 season,” said Gene Stefanyshyn, NASCAR vice president of innovation and racing development.
Stefanyshyn said that officials likely would determine this week if they would need additional on-track testing before making changes for next season.
