What Jim writes was a widespread complaint among mechanics
for NASCAR. They all would complain about things they could
do but are not permitted. In NASCAR, other than the engine,
all cars are identical - locking into the anti-American
mentality of "stifle innovation". Identical right down to who
makes the bolt to raise front suspension so they can roll car
into the trailer.

Racing has always been about technology advancement. So
much of what is standard in today's car was developed on the
racing circuits. But not in racing that is about lies. Is it
really a Chevy Lumina? Of course not. A real Lumina is a
front wheel car. It only looks like the shape of a Lumina to
promote the deception all while stifling innovation.

What did some Nascar mechanics complain about? Some simple
safety systems that they could not install because all NASCARs
must be identical. Since then, Earnhart died due to safety
system failure. NASCARs go so slow that there is no reason for
anyone to be hurt. More of why some race circuits have
perverted the purpose of racing.

Jim Yanik wrote:
> Open-wheel racing(F1,Indy,CART) does more for auto development
> than "stock car racing" or dirt track midget racing.So-called
> "stock cars" use ancient technology. Honda passenger car motors
> use tech developed(recently,not 40 years ago) for racing.
>
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> Jim Yanik
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