The officials from NASCAR have officially announced on Tuesday that there will be two baseline rules packages for the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season.
This is a step that bolsters the competition for the enhancement of aerodynamic and engine configurations. Several packages will be specifically tailored to the different tracks on the Monster Energy Series circuit. Along with it is also a smaller tapered spacer's combination to reduce the engine horsepower and reach the target goal of 550 from the original 750 horsepower. Aside from this is aero ducts fostering the tighter racing in most speedways and measure longer than 1 mile.
According to NASCAR, both of these features will be in place for 17 of the 36 races next season except the Daytona 500 of 2019 as it will run with traditional restrictor plate rules. The report also says five other race will potentially run using a smaller space but without the ducts.
As mentioned earlier, last Tuesday, the news was officially announced at the Research and Development Center of NASCAR. The competition officials, on the other hand, have delivered the rules guidelines to the team on Monday.
NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer Steve O'Donnell said, "It has really been over a two-year process, working with the race teams, the OEMs, specifically the engine builders and probably the most collaborative effort we have had across all the industry stakeholders, including the drivers, to get to this package."
O'Donnell added that for them, things are about being focused on the drivers and what their company is really all about. In conclusion, it's about side by side racing and delivering more of that. The 2019 rules package of baseline aero elements are:
- Even taller with 8 inches by 61 inches rear
- A larger front splitter with a 2-inch overhang
- A wider radiator pan measures 37 inches wide in the front, tapering to 31 inches at the rear
Next season, these base changes will take place at every race. This also has the intent to add down-force and stabilize the handle. This will reportedly result in a break from the down forces trend reduction in 2015-18.
O'Donnell expressed the desired look at the big picture when it comes to sports. Looking at the racing track, he cannot deny that he is pleased with what they have. However, the NASCAR VP wanted to evolve and see what more is out there.
