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Chevrolet introduces new Camaro model for 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet will compete in the NASCAR Cup Series next season with an updated version of its Camaro, the ZL1 1LE. https://www.autosport.com/nascar/new...odel-to-nascar |
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The ZL1 1LE is an attempt to create the Niche appeal of the Monte Carlo SS Areocoupe.
But first they have to start notching some wins... 2020 will be critical to see if GM actually exits NASCAR. |
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earntaz (12-10-2019) |
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I first started losing interest in NASCAR when they went from the big block to the small block engines, I think with a CID limit of 358 or 359. I can't remember when this actually occurred. When Richard Petty retired after the 1992 or 1993 season I lost more interest. When they started making the cars look like cookie cutter ones with only decals differentiating them I completely lost interest. It basically turned into an IROC series. I would feel for all those who make a living in NASCAR, but wouldn't miss it at all if it went under.
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Agree with all points stated, especially the indistinguishable cars - you need to look for the model on the front to determine what it is!!
Plus, there is no R&D Technology feedback for the mfg's with outdated pushrods, carbs, etc....think F1 and to a lesser degree Indy Car. IMHO, I like the old school V8 config's, but GM isn't learning anything new from the NASCAR engine builders that they can implement into current production models.
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earntaz (12-11-2019) |
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Can't the teams built all of the safety into a car that uses production body panels? or at least some of the panels. I also think the Chase thing isn't adding anything to the sport. I agree that the races are more like a IROC series and less of a competitive sport. |
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I miss the days of “ You run what you brung “
Rob
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markinnaples (12-11-2019) |
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Chevy was very dominate in Nascar for years. Most wins, championships on and on. Chevy started to decline a few years ago. Their engine program was not keeping up with Toyota's program. Toyota was making more horsepower but Chevy never countered to keep up Ford was getting better but Toyota was still winning. Nascar is like Pro Stock in the NHRA drag racing series. Expenses were getting way out of hand but they still have a limited number of races at NHRA series. Chevy is king there. Tony Stewart switched to Ford in Nascar, he has always been a Chevy guy but could see the horsepower war was a losing cause for Chevy. I quit watching after Gordon, Earnhardt Jr, retired. The young guys came in and just had no respect how they raced out there and Rusty Wallace made comment to this years back. It has changed big time. Empty seats all over the series, interest has been slipping. Ticket prices and Toyota winning all the time turned people off. Agree with other poster, this should be only a GM, Ford, Chrysler all America manufacturer series. The Trans Am series stopped but still operates under no manufacturer support now. Will Nascar be next? Chevy still is big in the NHRA drag racing series support and Indy car.
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GM did not say they were killing the Camaro in 2023. They said that the 7th gen Camaro development would go on hiatus and that the 6th gen would continue at least through 2023.
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Way too many rules + boring cars + boring drivers + mickey mouse points chase + many of the greats have moved on + same driver winning multiple championships = sport is dead.
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