Six Generations Of Speed: The Evolution Of NASCAR Styles

SIX_FARIAIERATIONS OF SPEED: THE EVOLUTION OF STOCK CAR STYLES 2013 FORD FUSION NASCAR adds showroom style to its Sprint Cup Series racetracks. 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA The end of Generation 5 also marked the end of this model in NASCAR. 2006 FORD FUSION Man Kenneth drove this Ford during the final full season of Generation 4 cars. 1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA The Intimidator became a legend in this third-generation Chevrolet. 1977 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO American muscle hit the track in full force as aerodynamics became more advanced, 1965 FORD GALAXIE This is the last year Ford raced with a stock chassis before the introduction of the unibody Fairlane and Torino. IF: 2013 - • Manufacturer-unique body panels placed on existing chassis • Enhanced body designs better resemble the cars found in showrooms across the United States • Design puts the 'stock' back into stock car racing ERATION 5: 2007-2012 Q, • Introduced new era of safety • Common body and chassis for all manufacturers reduced need for track-specific racecars • Front splitter, rear wing offer teams aero adjustment options • Highly-modified body • Teams spent hours in wind tunnel to gain aero edge • Bumpers/nose and tail composed of molded fiberglass based off of production counterparts ION 3: 1991-1991 • Wheel base reduced to 110 inches • NASCAR downsizes cars to better resemble cars on the showroom floor Body panels still purchased through manufacturers ERATION 2: 1957-1980 • Stock body with a modified frame • Modified chassis became part of the sport with Holman-Moody, Banjo Matthews and Hutchenson-Pagan building chassis for teams GENERATION 1: 1040-1955 • Strictly stock frame and body • Doors strapped or bolted shut, seat belts required • Heavy-duty rear axles required to keep cars from flipping during the race The development and design of the latest NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars continues a robust tradition of styling that dates back to the earliest days of our sport. Here's a quick-hit look at how stock cars have changed through the years, including some important transitional makes and models. 2012 DODGE CHARGER Brad Keselowski's Blue Deuce featured a new front splitter that better resembled production models. 2001 DODGE INTREPID Dodge made its return to NASCAR with this Bill Elliott-driven Intrepid owned by Ray Evernham. 1987 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GM extended the rear windshield and shortened the decklid of its Aero Coupe model. 1973 DODGE CHARGER King Richard Petty won his fourth Daytona 500 with Hemi power under the hood of this classic ride, 1956 FORD CONVERTIBLE Despite the new four-point roll cage, convertible cam competed for the last time in 1962 at Darlington 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY Competitors and fans missed the look of the spoiler, soil returned at Marfinsville on 3127/2010. 1998 FORD TAURUS This was the first four-door stock car model approved for NASCAR competition in the modern era. 1987 FORD THUNDERBIRD On April 30. 1987, Bill Elliott set the NASCAR qualifying speed record at Talladega in this carol 212,809 mph. 1970 DODGE DAYTONA Aerodynamics took center stage at Daytona and Talladega with the introduction of the 'wing cars' Au. se. gt 1952 HUDSON HORNET Hudson was the first manufacturer to provide factory support to NASCAR racing teams, 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS Jimmie Johnson's championship can featured a front splitter, rear wing and a whole lot of dominance. 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Chevrolet switched from the Lumina also Monte Carlo and Jeff Gordon drove it to four championships al( 1981 BUICK REGAL This is the first 110-inch wheelbase model driven to a championship in NASCAR's premier series. 1967 FORD FAIRLANE Due to unibody construction on the stock vehicle, NASCAR allowed purpose built race chassis for safety. 1939 FORD COUPE NASCAR's earliest races featured pre-World War II models due to a post-World War II car shortage. SOURCE:BUZ McIfIMMASCAR HALL OF FAME

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