ANATOmy Of A STOCk CAR THE NASCAR STOCk CAR
NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race cars are specially designed with components and safety equipment that permit them to perform at high speeds for long periods of time
2 4
1
3 11 12
1. FRONT GRILL OPENINGS: Allow air to pass through the radiator and ensure that the engine performs at the optimum temperature.
2. HOOD PINS: Four metal-and-wire pins with wire tethers that keep the hood closed.
3. RACING TIRES: All cars race on Goodyear Eagle racing tires. These tires do not have treads allowing for the greatest amount of traction.
4. COWL INDUCTION: Housing for the air cleaner that connects the air intake at the base of the windshield to the carburetor.
5. JACK POST: The area where the jackman must place the jack on each side of the car during each pit stop.
6. ROLL CAGE: A cage made of steel tubing inside the car that protects the driver from impacts and rollovers.
7. JACKING BOLT: Area where the crew uses a tool to adjust the handling of the car by altering pressure on the rear springs.
8. REAR SPOILER: Deflects the air coming off the roof and onto the rear deck lid, which in turn creates greater downforce and more traction for the rear wheels.
9. FUEL CELL: Holding tank for car’s gasoline. It can hold 22 gallons of fuel. 10. DECK LID: Slang term for trunk lid of a stock car.
11. SHOCK ABSORBERS: Help control the compression and rebound of the suspension springs and provide a smooth and controlled ride to the driver.
12. ENGINE: Cast iron 350-360 cubic inch (max.) V8 with cast iron cylinder heads representing Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford. A new spec engine option became available in 2009. All cars are fitted with Holley 390 four-barrel carburetors. Rules equalize performance, resulting in approximately 550 horsepower. Crankshaft: As-stroke stroke. Valvetrain: Flat tappet cam. Steel rollers rockers.
13. SAFETY SEAT: Provides extra support and protection for head, shoulders, ribs and lower extremities.
38 NASCAR CANAdIAN TIRE SERIES
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64